Prepare against Valentinas Jankunas
Lithuania · World #60,201 classical · FIDE ID 12803987
Our database contains 39 games by Valentinas Jankunas, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentinas Jankunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentinas Jankunas 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 | 1,855 | 1,912 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,867 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,853 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 12.8% |
| As White | 21 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 4.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentinas Jankunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentinas Jankunas's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jankunas usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jankunas usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Jankunas usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Valentinas Jankunas's chess games
All 39 games by Valentinas Jankunas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 5 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Vincas Ralys | 1,841 | Panevezys Open A | C42 |
| Jun 2026 | Oleg Kalinin | 1,748 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Baltija Cup Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 4th Baltija Cup Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,844 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,856 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,749 |
| 2026 Blitz tournament RAPID | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,884 |
| chT2-LTU 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentinas Jankunas's chess games?
39 games by Valentinas Jankunas, from Oct 2006 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 Valentinas Jankunas has played.
What does Valentinas Jankunas play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Valentinas Jankunas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentinas Jankunas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Valentinas Jankunas play as White?
As White, Valentinas Jankunas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentinas Jankunas play as Black?
As Black, Valentinas Jankunas most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Valentinas Jankunas's FIDE rating?
Valentinas Jankunas is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Valentinas Jankunas played?
Our database contains 39 games by Valentinas Jankunas, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses (12.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentinas Jankunas?
39 games by Valentinas Jankunas 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.