Prepare against Valdas Bucinskas
FM · Lithuania · World #5,705 classical · FIDE ID 12801445
Our database contains 313 games by Valdas Bucinskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valdas Bucinskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valdas Bucinskas 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 | 2,255 | 2,380 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,361 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,360 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 126 | 81 | 106 | 40.3% |
| As White | 153 | 74 | 37 | 42 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 160 | 52 | 44 | 64 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valdas Bucinskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valdas Bucinskas's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 95.4% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bucinskas usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bucinskas usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bucinskas usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bucinskas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bucinskas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bucinskas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 81.1% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 79.2% | 36.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Valdas Bucinskas's chess games
All 313 games by Valdas Bucinskas 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: 126 wins, 81 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 33 | 9/5/19 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,591 | chT-LTU 0910 | C57 |
| Dec 2006 | Marcin Dziuba | 2,535 | 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B15 |
| May 2006 | Dmitry Chuprov | 2,525 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | B80 |
| Jul 2006 | Alexey Pakhomov | 2,523 | Pardubice Open A | B66 |
| May 2006 | Alexandr Kharitonov | 2,523 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 56 | 32 | 2,264 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-LTU | 1999 | 18 | 9 | 2,287 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,337 |
| Radviliskis Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,353 |
| 4th chT-LTU 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valdas Bucinskas's chess games?
313 games by Valdas Bucinskas, 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 Valdas Bucinskas has played.
What does Valdas Bucinskas play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Valdas Bucinskas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valdas Bucinskas answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Valdas Bucinskas play as White?
As White, Valdas Bucinskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valdas Bucinskas play as Black?
As Black, Valdas Bucinskas most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Valdas Bucinskas's FIDE rating?
Valdas Bucinskas is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Valdas Bucinskas played?
Our database contains 313 games by Valdas Bucinskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 81 draws, 106 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valdas Bucinskas?
313 games by Valdas Bucinskas 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.