Prepare against Virginijus Dambrauskas
IM · Lithuania · World #15,997 classical · FIDE ID 12800171
When preparing against Virginijus Dambrauskas, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 15.9% over 44 games.
Our database contains 613 games by Virginijus Dambrauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Virginijus Dambrauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Virginijus Dambrauskas 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 | 2,095 | 2,364 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,342 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,280 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 613 | 267 | 193 | 153 | 43.6% |
| As White | 316 | 148 | 107 | 61 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 297 | 119 | 86 | 92 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Virginijus Dambrauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Virginijus Dambrauskas's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 71.2% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 88 | 27.8% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Dambrauskas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dambrauskas usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Dambrauskas usually continues e4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Dambrauskas usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dambrauskas usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Dambrauskas usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 85.6% | 57.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.6% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 78.3% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 18.5% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Virginijus Dambrauskas's chess games
All 613 games by Virginijus Dambrauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 267 wins, 193 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 17/13/11 | 41.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 17/13/1 | 54.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/11/5 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 10/5/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 84 | 39/20/25 | 46.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 7/20/17 | 15.9% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E01 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 2,476 | ch-LTU | A81 |
| Jul 2006 | Lukas Klima | 2,443 | Karvina Open | B42 |
| Jul 2010 | Mikulas Manik | 2,440 | 2nd Kosice Kotan Memorial | E05 |
| May 2005 | Algimantas Butnorius | 2,424 | ch-LTU | A30 |
| Jun 2007 | Domen Krumpacnik | 2,406 | 21st Pula Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2020 | 78 | 33.5 | 2,289 |
| chT-LTU | 2022 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,188 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,221 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2012 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,422 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 1992 | 12 | 7 | 2,405 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,362 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| Koge Niels Juel Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Virginijus Dambrauskas's chess games?
613 games by Virginijus Dambrauskas, from Apr 2003 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 Virginijus Dambrauskas has played.
What does Virginijus Dambrauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Virginijus Dambrauskas opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Virginijus Dambrauskas answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Virginijus Dambrauskas play as White?
As White, Virginijus Dambrauskas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Virginijus Dambrauskas play as Black?
As Black, Virginijus Dambrauskas most often plays: Sicilian (84 games, 46.4% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 15.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Virginijus Dambrauskas's FIDE rating?
Virginijus Dambrauskas is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Virginijus Dambrauskas played?
Our database contains 613 games by Virginijus Dambrauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 193 draws, 153 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Virginijus Dambrauskas?
613 games by Virginijus Dambrauskas 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.