Prepare against Vytautas Kalinauskas
Lithuania · World #49,052 classical · FIDE ID 12830259
When preparing against Vytautas Kalinauskas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Vytautas Kalinauskas, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vytautas Kalinauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vytautas Kalinauskas 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 | 1,897 | 1,909 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,902 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,905 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vytautas Kalinauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vytautas Kalinauskas's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kalinauskas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kalinauskas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kalinauskas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Vytautas Kalinauskas's chess games
All 38 games by Vytautas Kalinauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Darius Juodzevicius | 1,930 | ch-LTU | B25 |
| Mar 2019 | Arvydas Baltrunas | 1,881 | ch-LTU | D01 |
| Mar 2019 | David Boyajyan | 1,868 | ch-LTU | C01 |
| Mar 2017 | Valdas Diciunas | 1,809 | ch-LTU | A08 |
| Mar 2017 | Vadim Voronov | 1,799 | ch-LTU | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,651 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vytautas Kalinauskas's chess games?
38 games by Vytautas Kalinauskas, from Dec 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 Vytautas Kalinauskas has played.
What does Vytautas Kalinauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Vytautas Kalinauskas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vytautas Kalinauskas answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Vytautas Kalinauskas play as White?
As White, Vytautas Kalinauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vytautas Kalinauskas play as Black?
As Black, Vytautas Kalinauskas most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vytautas Kalinauskas's FIDE rating?
Vytautas Kalinauskas is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (May 2021).
How many games has Vytautas Kalinauskas played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vytautas Kalinauskas, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vytautas Kalinauskas?
38 games by Vytautas Kalinauskas 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.