Prepare against Zanas Nainys
FM · Lithuania · World #3,579 classical · FIDE ID 12844098
When preparing against Zanas Nainys, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 375 games by Zanas Nainys, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zanas Nainys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zanas Nainys 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 | 2,317 | 2,406 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,372 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,374 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 168 | 77 | 130 | 44.8% |
| As White | 187 | 85 | 44 | 58 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 188 | 83 | 33 | 72 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zanas Nainys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zanas Nainys's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 83.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 11.4% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nainys usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nainys usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nainys usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nainys usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nainys usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Nainys usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 42.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 29 | 29.6% | 63.8% |
| e5 | 25 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 88.9% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Zanas Nainys's chess games
All 375 games by Zanas Nainys in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Sep 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: 168 wins, 77 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 20/6/13 | 51.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | World Rapid 2025 | C02 |
| Dec 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,587 | World Rapid 2025 | C11 |
| Mar 2026 | Markus Ragger | 2,570 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2nd Janez Barle Memorial | D85 |
| Aug 2026 | Artiom Stribuk | 2,494 | European Juniors 2026 | E90 |
| Mar 2025 | Khazar Babazada | 2,471 | 62nd World Juniors | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 25 | 16 | 2,105 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,264 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,181 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,483 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Mega Big Norms Warsaw IM | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zanas Nainys's chess games?
375 games by Zanas Nainys, from Jan 2020 to Sep 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 Zanas Nainys has played.
What does Zanas Nainys play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Zanas Nainys opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zanas Nainys answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Zanas Nainys play as White?
As White, Zanas Nainys's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zanas Nainys play as Black?
As Black, Zanas Nainys most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Zanas Nainys's FIDE rating?
Zanas Nainys is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Zanas Nainys played?
Our database contains 375 games by Zanas Nainys, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 77 draws, 130 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zanas Nainys?
375 games by Zanas Nainys 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.