Prepare against Vilius Rudzkis
Lithuania · World #9,291 classical · FIDE ID 12827355
When preparing against Vilius Rudzkis, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 124 games by Vilius Rudzkis, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vilius Rudzkis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilius Rudzkis 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 | 2,181 | 2,183 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,098 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 53 | 37 | 34 | 42.7% |
| As White | 67 | 31 | 21 | 15 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilius Rudzkis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilius Rudzkis's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 79.1% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 14.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Rudzkis usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Rudzkis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rudzkis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rudzkis usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rudzkis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Rudzkis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Vilius Rudzkis's chess games
All 124 games by Vilius Rudzkis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 53 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D72 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Artur Chibukhchian | 2,358 | 6th Paul Keres Open A | B31 |
| Mar 2025 | Henrikas Asauskas | 2,248 | TCh-LTU | B30 |
| Apr 2023 | Aleksandras Salna | 2,218 | ch-LTU sf | E75 |
| Apr 2022 | Darius Viskelis | 2,186 | ch-LTU sf | D32 |
| Apr 2023 | Nikita Posaskov | 2,185 | ch-LTU sf | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 2,083 |
| ch-LTU U14 Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,611 |
| 39th Plunge Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,447 |
| ch-LTU U10 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,265 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,840 |
| 41st Plunge Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-LTU U16 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-LTU Amateurs | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilius Rudzkis's chess games?
124 games by Vilius Rudzkis, from Apr 2016 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 Vilius Rudzkis has played.
What does Vilius Rudzkis play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Vilius Rudzkis opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilius Rudzkis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Vilius Rudzkis play as White?
As White, Vilius Rudzkis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilius Rudzkis play as Black?
As Black, Vilius Rudzkis most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Vilius Rudzkis's FIDE rating?
Vilius Rudzkis is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Vilius Rudzkis played?
Our database contains 124 games by Vilius Rudzkis, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 37 draws, 34 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilius Rudzkis?
124 games by Vilius Rudzkis 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.