Prepare against Virginijus Grabliauskas
IM · Lithuania · World #3,626 classical · FIDE ID 12800597
When preparing against Virginijus Grabliauskas, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 554 games by Virginijus Grabliauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Virginijus Grabliauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Virginijus Grabliauskas 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 | 2,315 | 2,448 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,343 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,332 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 253 | 174 | 127 | 45.7% |
| As White | 289 | 146 | 81 | 62 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 265 | 107 | 93 | 65 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Virginijus Grabliauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Virginijus Grabliauskas's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 262 | 90.7% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.2% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Grabliauskas usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Grabliauskas usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Grabliauskas usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Grabliauskas usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Grabliauskas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Grabliauskas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 82.6% | 61.7% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 43.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 40.0% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 10.5% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Virginijus Grabliauskas's chess games
All 554 games by Virginijus Grabliauskas 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: 253 wins, 174 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 25/10/5 | 62.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 31/11/18 | 51.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/13/5 | 35.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 4/11/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Boris Avrukh | 2,652 | 21st EU-Cup | A40 |
| Feb 2010 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,594 | 18th Fajr Open | E04 |
| Feb 2016 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,594 | 6th Mashhad Ferdowsi Open | A05 |
| May 1997 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,575 | 11th chT-EU | A61 |
| May 1997 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,560 | 11th chT-EU | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2017 | 77 | 45.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2016 | 25 | 19.5 | 2,434 |
| Frunze Open | 1989 | 11 | 5 | 2,348 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,393 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,470 |
| ch-Poznan | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,498 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial GM | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,258 |
| Panevezys GM | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,401 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Virginijus Grabliauskas's chess games?
554 games by Virginijus Grabliauskas, 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 Grabliauskas has played.
What does Virginijus Grabliauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Virginijus Grabliauskas opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Virginijus Grabliauskas answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Virginijus Grabliauskas play as White?
As White, Virginijus Grabliauskas's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (40 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Virginijus Grabliauskas play as Black?
As Black, Virginijus Grabliauskas most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Virginijus Grabliauskas's FIDE rating?
Virginijus Grabliauskas is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,448 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Virginijus Grabliauskas played?
Our database contains 554 games by Virginijus Grabliauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 174 draws, 127 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Virginijus Grabliauskas?
554 games by Virginijus Grabliauskas 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.