Prepare against Vaidotas Valantiejus
Lithuania · World #23,446 classical · FIDE ID 12807370
When preparing against Vaidotas Valantiejus, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 32.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 433 games by Vaidotas Valantiejus, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vaidotas Valantiejus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vaidotas Valantiejus 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 | 2,030 | 2,181 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,134 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,076 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 433 | 179 | 106 | 148 | 41.3% |
| As White | 210 | 96 | 53 | 61 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 223 | 83 | 53 | 87 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vaidotas Valantiejus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vaidotas Valantiejus's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 90.0% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 9.5% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Valantiejus usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Valantiejus usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Valantiejus usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Valantiejus usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Valantiejus usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Valantiejus usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 87.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 53.6% | 44.2% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 46.4% | 45.6% |
Vaidotas Valantiejus's chess games
All 433 games by Vaidotas Valantiejus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 179 wins, 106 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 40 | 13/11/16 | 32.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Tautvydas Vedrickas | 2,395 | chT-LTU | D87 |
| Mar 2019 | Lukas Stauskas | 2,357 | ch-LTU | B98 |
| Jul 2023 | Peter Meister | 2,336 | 47th Sitges Open | D30 |
| Jul 2020 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,331 | ch-LTU Rapid Open | B17 |
| Feb 2015 | Tomas Tvarijonas | 2,315 | chT-LTU | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 46 | 25.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,080 |
| Vilnius Open | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 1,961 |
| Palanga Open | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,991 |
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| Kaunas Butnorius 70 Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,202 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Paulius Juknis (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vaidotas Valantiejus's chess games?
433 games by Vaidotas Valantiejus, from Jul 2010 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 Vaidotas Valantiejus has played.
What does Vaidotas Valantiejus play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Vaidotas Valantiejus opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vaidotas Valantiejus answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Vaidotas Valantiejus play as White?
As White, Vaidotas Valantiejus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vaidotas Valantiejus play as Black?
As Black, Vaidotas Valantiejus most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Vaidotas Valantiejus's FIDE rating?
Vaidotas Valantiejus is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Vaidotas Valantiejus played?
Our database contains 433 games by Vaidotas Valantiejus, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 106 draws, 148 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vaidotas Valantiejus?
433 games by Vaidotas Valantiejus 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.