Prepare against Vaclovas Pocius
Lithuania · World #103,309 classical · FIDE ID 12811300
When preparing against Vaclovas Pocius, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Vaclovas Pocius, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaclovas Pocius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaclovas Pocius 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 | 1,720 | 1,777 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,815 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,624 | 1,901 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 74 | 20 | 81 | 42.3% |
| As White | 83 | 38 | 7 | 38 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 36 | 13 | 43 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaclovas Pocius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaclovas Pocius's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 59.0% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 21.7% | 63.9% |
| f4 | 8 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pocius usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pocius usually continues Nc3 (76.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Pocius usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pocius usually continues b3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Pocius usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pocius usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 17 | 35.4% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 65.5% | 52.6% |
| b5 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Vaclovas Pocius's chess games
All 175 games by Vaclovas Pocius in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Jul 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: 74 wins, 20 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 27 | 16/1/10 | 59.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Gytis Vaicekauskas | 2,228 | chT-LTU | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | Pijus Stremavicius | 2,080 | Klaipeda Sea Rapid Open 16th | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Aleksandrs Brikers | 2,046 | 15th Klaipeda Sea Open A | D01 |
| Jul 2014 | Vidmantas Stasius | 1,968 | 11th Klaipeda Sea Open A | D01 |
| Jul 2018 | Henrikas Jadenkus | 1,956 | 15th Klaipeda Sea Open A | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda | 2019 | 31 | 8 | 1,694 |
| ch-Klaipeda sf | 2017 | 17 | 9 | 1,660 |
| Klaipeda Rooks Cup | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,450 |
| Palanga Baltija Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,711 |
| Palanga Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| Klaipeda Boksto Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| 15th Klaipeda Sea Open A | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,811 |
| Vilnius Boksto Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaclovas Pocius's chess games?
175 games by Vaclovas Pocius, from Apr 2013 to Jul 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 Vaclovas Pocius has played.
What does Vaclovas Pocius play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Vaclovas Pocius opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaclovas Pocius answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...b5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vaclovas Pocius play as White?
As White, Vaclovas Pocius's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaclovas Pocius play as Black?
As Black, Vaclovas Pocius most often plays: Horwitz Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Vaclovas Pocius's FIDE rating?
Vaclovas Pocius is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,624 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vaclovas Pocius played?
Our database contains 175 games by Vaclovas Pocius, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 20 draws, 81 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaclovas Pocius?
175 games by Vaclovas Pocius 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.