Prepare against Vaidas Setkauskas
Lithuania · World #5,446 classical · FIDE ID 12803936
Our database contains 433 games by Vaidas Setkauskas, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vaidas Setkauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaidas Setkauskas 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 | 2,262 | 2,301 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,352 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,385 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 433 | 214 | 114 | 105 | 49.4% |
| As White | 221 | 121 | 60 | 40 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 212 | 93 | 54 | 65 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaidas Setkauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaidas Setkauskas's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 91.9% | 68.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 6.3% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Setkauskas usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Setkauskas usually continues Nf3 (70.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Setkauskas usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Setkauskas usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Setkauskas usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Setkauskas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 90.2% | 63.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 63.9% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 30.6% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Vaidas Setkauskas's chess games
All 433 games by Vaidas Setkauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 214 wins, 114 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/10/10 | 45.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Matej Sebenik | 2,523 | 38th EU-Cup | A29 |
| Dec 2013 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,485 | ch-EU rapid | B30 |
| May 2014 | Emilis Pileckis | 2,461 | ch-LTU | B33 |
| Dec 2009 | Ralf Akesson | 2,454 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | D45 |
| Mar 2009 | Mindaugas Beinoras | 2,434 | 4th chT-LTU 0809 | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 70 | 47 | 2,167 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2016 | 46 | 29 | 2,242 |
| ch-LTU | 2015 | 36 | 17 | 2,205 |
| ch-Plunge | 2009 | 20 | 16.5 | 2,196 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,257 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| Vilnius Mikenas Memorial Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,264 |
| 23rd Plateliai Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaidas Setkauskas's chess games?
433 games by Vaidas Setkauskas, from Oct 2006 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 Setkauskas has played.
What does Vaidas Setkauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Vaidas Setkauskas opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaidas Setkauskas answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Vaidas Setkauskas play as White?
As White, Vaidas Setkauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaidas Setkauskas play as Black?
As Black, Vaidas Setkauskas most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Vaidas Setkauskas's FIDE rating?
Vaidas Setkauskas is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Vaidas Setkauskas played?
Our database contains 433 games by Vaidas Setkauskas, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 114 draws, 105 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaidas Setkauskas?
433 games by Vaidas Setkauskas 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.