Prepare against Ugnius Zalimas
Lithuania · World #122,191 classical · FIDE ID 12824542
When preparing against Ugnius Zalimas, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 111 games by Ugnius Zalimas, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ugnius Zalimas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ugnius Zalimas before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,667 | 1,673 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,876 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,858 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 38 | 16 | 57 | 34.2% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 18 | 4 | 31 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ugnius Zalimas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ugnius Zalimas's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 94.8% | 43.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 43.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zalimas usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zalimas usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zalimas usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zalimas usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 52.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
Ugnius Zalimas's chess games
All 111 games by Ugnius Zalimas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 38 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Eugenijus Taujanskis | 1,886 | 42nd Plunge Open A | B80 |
| Nov 2021 | Ramunas Velicka | 1,606 | Taujenai Manor Cup | C47 |
| Aug 2025 | Bartosz Sakiewicz | 1,569 | 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Natalia Panasiewicz | 1,526 | 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | B43 |
| Aug 2025 | Jacek Urban | 1,515 | 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Plunge City | 2018 | 16 | 6 | 1,355 |
| 39th Plunge Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,359 |
| 37th Plunge Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,164 |
| 41st Plunge Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,344 |
| 42nd Plunge Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,464 |
| Taujenai Manor Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,555 |
| ch-LTU U10 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Plunge Open B 38th | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ugnius Zalimas's chess games?
111 games by Ugnius Zalimas, from Nov 2016 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ugnius Zalimas has played.
What does Ugnius Zalimas play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Ugnius Zalimas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ugnius Zalimas answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ugnius Zalimas play as White?
As White, Ugnius Zalimas's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ugnius Zalimas play as Black?
As Black, Ugnius Zalimas most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Ugnius Zalimas's FIDE rating?
Ugnius Zalimas is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,673 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ugnius Zalimas played?
Our database contains 111 games by Ugnius Zalimas, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ugnius Zalimas?
111 games by Ugnius Zalimas reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.