Prepare against Vakaris Drapas
Lithuania · World #95,372 classical · FIDE ID 12863696
When preparing against Vakaris Drapas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Vakaris Drapas, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vakaris Drapas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vakaris Drapas 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 | 1,745 | 1,745 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,947 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 55.6% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 608 rated games against 335 different opponents, across 74 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 92 | 52 | 16 | 24 | 56.5% | 1,605 | 1,632 | 19 |
| Rapid | 320 | 201 | 38 | 81 | 62.8% | 1,628 | 1,726 | 16 |
| Blitz | 196 | 116 | 11 | 69 | 59.2% | 1,633 | 1,645 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 153 | 30 | 24 | 99 | 19.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 260 | 190 | 31 | 39 | 73.1% |
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 69 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 177 | 108 | 26 | 43 | 1,690 | 1,799 |
| 2025 | 271 | 169 | 26 | 76 | 1,618 | 1,692 |
| 2024 | 154 | 89 | 13 | 52 | 1,535 | 1,487 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,224 | 824 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vakaris Drapas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vakaris Drapas's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 72.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Drapas usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Drapas usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Drapas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vakaris Drapas's chess games
All 36 games by Vakaris Drapas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matas Norkeliunas | 1,976 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | B92 |
| Jun 2026 | Motiejus Vaitiekunas | 1,906 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Saulius Ziukas | 1,880 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Kasparas Puzas | 1,768 | 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Stefan Grigorescu | 1,681 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | 2026 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,917 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,844 |
| Open Lithuanian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,512 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,071 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,546 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vakaris Drapas's chess games?
36 games by Vakaris Drapas, from Jul 2024 to Nov 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 Vakaris Drapas has played.
What does Vakaris Drapas play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vakaris Drapas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vakaris Drapas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vakaris Drapas play as White?
As White, Vakaris Drapas's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vakaris Drapas play as Black?
As Black, Vakaris Drapas most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Vakaris Drapas's FIDE rating?
Vakaris Drapas is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Vakaris Drapas played?
Our database contains 36 games by Vakaris Drapas, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (55.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vakaris Drapas?
36 games by Vakaris Drapas 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.