Prepare against Vidmantas Malisauskas
GM · Lithuania · World #6,166 classical · FIDE ID 12800031
When preparing against Vidmantas Malisauskas, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,590 games by Vidmantas Malisauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vidmantas Malisauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidmantas Malisauskas 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 | 2,244 | 2,525 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,515 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,474 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,590 | 638 | 663 | 288 | 40.1% |
| As White | 799 | 354 | 333 | 112 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 791 | 284 | 330 | 176 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidmantas Malisauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidmantas Malisauskas's side.
First moves as White (799 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 503 | 63.0% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 175 | 21.9% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 9.0% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 42 | 5.3% | 73.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.6% | 90.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Malisauskas usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Malisauskas usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Malisauskas usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Malisauskas usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Malisauskas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Malisauskas usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 254 | 74.7% | 64.2% |
| c6 | 65 | 19.1% | 56.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 271 | 86.3% | 54.6% |
| g6 | 19 | 6.1% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 18 | 5.7% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Vidmantas Malisauskas's chess games
All 1,590 games by Vidmantas Malisauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 638 wins, 663 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 96 | 37/44/15 | 38.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 61 | 22/31/8 | 36.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 15/17/11 | 34.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 40 | 15/21/4 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 16/15/2 | 48.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 15/8/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 22 | 3/17/2 | 13.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 115 | 30/58/26 | 26.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 57/36/17 | 51.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 58 | 23/22/13 | 39.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 58 | 15/29/14 | 25.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 46 | 10/27/9 | 21.7% |
| B36 | English Opening | 30 | 5/19/6 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alexei Shirov | 2,690 | Tallinn Rapid | B66 |
| Jan 1993 | Ilia Smirin | 2,640 | 16th Interzonal | B80 |
| Jun 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,632 | Baltic zt II Stage | B12 |
| Jan 1997 | Lembit Oll | 2,625 | Keres Memorial | B53 |
| Nov 2002 | Joel Benjamin | 2,609 | Olympiad-35 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2024 | 214 | 134 | 2,439 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,405 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2025 | 27 | 15 | 2,260 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 26 | 11 | 2,320 |
| Groningen Open | 1992 | 21 | 14 | 2,541 |
| Katowice Open | 1995 | 19 | 11 | 2,434 |
| Vilnius Mikenas Memorial Open | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2020 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,180 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sarunas Sulskis (18 games) · Tomas Laurusas (16 games) · Darius Zagorskis (14 games) · Matas Narmontas (11 games) · Titas Stremavicius (10 games) · Pijus Stremavicius (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidmantas Malisauskas's chess games?
1,590 games by Vidmantas Malisauskas, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vidmantas Malisauskas has played.
What does Vidmantas Malisauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 799 games with White in our database, Vidmantas Malisauskas opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidmantas Malisauskas answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vidmantas Malisauskas play as White?
As White, Vidmantas Malisauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (96 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 34.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 799 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidmantas Malisauskas play as Black?
As Black, Vidmantas Malisauskas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (115 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 51.8% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 39.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 791 games.
What is Vidmantas Malisauskas's FIDE rating?
Vidmantas Malisauskas is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,525 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Vidmantas Malisauskas played?
Our database contains 1,590 games by Vidmantas Malisauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 638 wins, 663 draws, 288 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidmantas Malisauskas?
1,590 games by Vidmantas Malisauskas 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.