Prepare against Vidminas Marius Mickus
Lithuania · World #118,420 classical · FIDE ID 12833380
When preparing against Vidminas Marius Mickus, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Vidminas Marius Mickus, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vidminas Marius Mickus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidminas Marius Mickus 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 | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,782 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,555 | 1,588 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 25.8% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidminas Marius Mickus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidminas Marius Mickus's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Mickus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mickus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Mickus usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mickus usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Vidminas Marius Mickus's chess games
All 31 games by Vidminas Marius Mickus in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 8 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Nika Shilova | 1,166 | ch-Kaunas Amateur | C50 |
| Aug 2018 | Deniz Ramazanov | 1,147 | ch-Kaunas Amateur | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open C | 2018 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,159 |
| ch-Kaunas Amateur | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,291 |
| ch-LTU Amateurs | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,314 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,663 |
| TCh-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,381 |
| ch-LTU Rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidminas Marius Mickus's chess games?
31 games by Vidminas Marius Mickus, from Nov 2017 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 Vidminas Marius Mickus has played.
What does Vidminas Marius Mickus play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Vidminas Marius Mickus opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidminas Marius Mickus answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vidminas Marius Mickus play as White?
As White, Vidminas Marius Mickus's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidminas Marius Mickus play as Black?
As Black, Vidminas Marius Mickus most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vidminas Marius Mickus's FIDE rating?
Vidminas Marius Mickus is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,555 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vidminas Marius Mickus played?
Our database contains 31 games by Vidminas Marius Mickus, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidminas Marius Mickus?
31 games by Vidminas Marius Mickus 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.