Prepare against Vytautas Vaznonis
IM · Lithuania · World #2,553 classical · FIDE ID 12802069
Our database contains 380 games by Vytautas Vaznonis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vytautas Vaznonis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vytautas Vaznonis 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 | 2,357 | 2,417 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,387 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,387 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 158 | 135 | 87 | 41.6% |
| As White | 184 | 96 | 54 | 34 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 196 | 62 | 81 | 53 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vytautas Vaznonis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vytautas Vaznonis's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 77.2% | 71.5% |
| c4 | 39 | 21.2% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 71.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Vaznonis usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vaznonis usually continues c4 (79.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Vaznonis usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Vaznonis usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vaznonis usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Vaznonis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 85 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Vytautas Vaznonis's chess games
All 380 games by Vytautas Vaznonis 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: 158 wins, 135 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 35 | 23/8/4 | 65.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 11/6/0 | 64.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 74 | 24/26/24 | 32.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 37 | 11/14/12 | 29.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Henrik Teske | 2,578 | Pardubice Czech Open | D93 |
| Dec 2006 | Stelios Halkias | 2,571 | 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | D17 |
| Apr 2007 | Stanislav Novikov | 2,556 | 8th ch-EU | B06 |
| Dec 2006 | Piotr Bobras | 2,527 | 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | A28 |
| May 2009 | Viktorija Cmilyte | 2,498 | ch-LTU | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 73 | 44.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-LTU | 2009 | 33 | 13 | 2,331 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2009 | 26 | 18 | 2,339 |
| Valby Scandinavian Open | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,498 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,420 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Kaunas Taure | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Kaunas Cup | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vytautas Vaznonis's chess games?
380 games by Vytautas Vaznonis, 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 Vytautas Vaznonis has played.
What does Vytautas Vaznonis play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Vytautas Vaznonis opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vytautas Vaznonis answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vytautas Vaznonis play as White?
As White, Vytautas Vaznonis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 65.7% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vytautas Vaznonis play as Black?
As Black, Vytautas Vaznonis most often plays: Slav Defense (74 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (37 games, 29.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Vytautas Vaznonis's FIDE rating?
Vytautas Vaznonis is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Vytautas Vaznonis played?
Our database contains 380 games by Vytautas Vaznonis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 135 draws, 87 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vytautas Vaznonis?
380 games by Vytautas Vaznonis 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.