Prepare against Zigmas Macionis
Lithuania · World #76,094 classical · FIDE ID 12808857
When preparing against Zigmas Macionis, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 54 games by Zigmas Macionis, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zigmas Macionis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zigmas Macionis 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 | 1,802 | 1,878 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,890 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,816 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 10 | 24 | 37.0% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zigmas Macionis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zigmas Macionis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 79.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Macionis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Macionis usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Macionis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Macionis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Macionis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Macionis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Zigmas Macionis's chess games
All 54 games by Zigmas Macionis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Rimantas Zebelis | 1,919 | ch-LTU sf | E12 |
| Feb 2012 | Gintautas Barsciauskas | 1,837 | ch-LTU sf | A53 |
| Feb 2012 | Feliksas Askinazi | 1,814 | ch-LTU sf | A46 |
| Dec 2012 | Marius Snezko | 1,810 | Vilnius School Rating | B00 |
| Feb 2012 | Darius Juodzevicius | 1,789 | ch-LTU sf | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius School Rating | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Baltic Amateur Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,515 |
| Vilnius Andriusaicio Rapid Open | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zigmas Macionis's chess games?
54 games by Zigmas Macionis, from May 2012 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 Zigmas Macionis has played.
What does Zigmas Macionis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Zigmas Macionis opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zigmas Macionis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zigmas Macionis play as White?
As White, Zigmas Macionis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zigmas Macionis play as Black?
As Black, Zigmas Macionis most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Zigmas Macionis's FIDE rating?
Zigmas Macionis is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Zigmas Macionis played?
Our database contains 54 games by Zigmas Macionis, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zigmas Macionis?
54 games by Zigmas Macionis 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.