Prepare against Vaidas Sakalauskas
IM · Lithuania · World #4,350 classical · FIDE ID 12800457
When preparing against Vaidas Sakalauskas, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 4.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 691 games by Vaidas Sakalauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaidas Sakalauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaidas Sakalauskas 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 | 2,293 | 2,481 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,446 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,440 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 691 | 276 | 299 | 116 | 39.9% |
| As White | 345 | 162 | 136 | 47 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 346 | 114 | 163 | 69 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaidas Sakalauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaidas Sakalauskas's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 343 | 99.4% | 66.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sakalauskas usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sakalauskas usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sakalauskas usually continues c4 (78.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sakalauskas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 45.3% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 42 | 28.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 33 | 22.3% | 77.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 59.6% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 32 | 28.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Vaidas Sakalauskas's chess games
All 691 games by Vaidas Sakalauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 276 wins, 299 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 76 | 33/33/10 | 43.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 66 | 28/28/10 | 42.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 43 | 18/18/7 | 41.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 7/12/0 | 36.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 21/11/2 | 61.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 12/15/6 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/15/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 1/15/5 | 4.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Robert Kempinski | 2,596 | 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | D45 |
| Jan 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,573 | Keres Memorial A | D85 |
| Apr 2004 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,570 | ch-LTU | E32 |
| May 2004 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,564 | 4th Canarias en Red prel | E70 |
| Aug 2005 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,563 | 15th EU-chT | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 111 | 62.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 60 | 40 | 2,330 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2011 | 44 | 26 | 2,339 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2016 | 33 | 24 | 2,365 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 2,548 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,494 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 9 | 2,464 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sarunas Sulskis (16 games) · Paulius Juknis (13 games) · Tomas Laurusas (12 games) · Matas Narmontas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaidas Sakalauskas's chess games?
691 games by Vaidas Sakalauskas, from Apr 2003 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 Vaidas Sakalauskas has played.
What does Vaidas Sakalauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Vaidas Sakalauskas opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaidas Sakalauskas answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vaidas Sakalauskas play as White?
As White, Vaidas Sakalauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (76 games, 43.4% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaidas Sakalauskas play as Black?
As Black, Vaidas Sakalauskas most often plays: Pirc Defense (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Vaidas Sakalauskas's FIDE rating?
Vaidas Sakalauskas is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vaidas Sakalauskas played?
Our database contains 691 games by Vaidas Sakalauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 299 draws, 116 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaidas Sakalauskas?
691 games by Vaidas Sakalauskas 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.