Prepare against Vidmantas Matulaitis
Lithuania · World #120,567 classical · FIDE ID 12810444
When preparing against Vidmantas Matulaitis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 57 games by Vidmantas Matulaitis, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vidmantas Matulaitis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidmantas Matulaitis 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 | 1,672 | 1,711 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,736 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,706 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 10 | 30 | 29.8% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidmantas Matulaitis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidmantas Matulaitis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Matulaitis usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Matulaitis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Matulaitis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 15.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Vidmantas Matulaitis's chess games
All 57 games by Vidmantas Matulaitis in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Arturas Mecelis | 1,961 | Baltic Amateur Open | B13 |
| Nov 2014 | Petras Zukauskas | 1,820 | Vilnius Open | A51 |
| Nov 2014 | Arvydas Jalinskas | 1,797 | Vilnius Open | B01 |
| Nov 2021 | Anatolijus Novikovas | 1,729 | ch-Vilnius City | A48 |
| Nov 2014 | Arunas Gurevicius | 1,723 | Vilnius Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1,499 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 1,690 |
| Vilnius Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,910 |
| ch-Vilnius City | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,698 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,528 |
| Baltic Amateur Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
| Klaipeda Sea Rapid Open 16th | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,003 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidmantas Matulaitis's chess games?
57 games by Vidmantas Matulaitis, from Aug 2012 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 Vidmantas Matulaitis has played.
What does Vidmantas Matulaitis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Vidmantas Matulaitis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidmantas Matulaitis answers 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...b5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vidmantas Matulaitis play as White?
As White, Vidmantas Matulaitis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidmantas Matulaitis play as Black?
As Black, Vidmantas Matulaitis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Vidmantas Matulaitis's FIDE rating?
Vidmantas Matulaitis is currently rated 1,672 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Vidmantas Matulaitis played?
Our database contains 57 games by Vidmantas Matulaitis, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidmantas Matulaitis?
57 games by Vidmantas Matulaitis 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.