Prepare against Zilvinas Maciulis
Lithuania · World #35,135 classical · FIDE ID 12805475
When preparing against Zilvinas Maciulis, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 46 games by Zilvinas Maciulis, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zilvinas Maciulis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zilvinas Maciulis 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 37.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 95 rated games against 72 different opponents, across 12 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 77 | 28 | 17 | 32 | 36.4% | 1,984 | 1,936 | 5 |
| Rapid | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 66.7% | 1,904 | 2,092 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 50 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 32.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 80.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1,893 | 2,093 |
| 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,939 | 2,089 |
| 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2,067 | 2,067 |
| 2011 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2,036 | 2,060 |
| 2010 | 40 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 1,928 | 1,784 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,933 | 1,533 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zilvinas Maciulis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zilvinas Maciulis's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Maciulis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maciulis usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Maciulis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Maciulis usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Maciulis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Maciulis usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Zilvinas Maciulis's chess games
All 46 games by Zilvinas Maciulis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Konstantinas Dubinskas | 2,101 | ch-Klaipeda | E11 |
| Jul 2011 | Daiva Dienine | 2,045 | 8th Klaipeda Sea Open | B23 |
| Jul 2011 | Vidmantas Stasius | 2,021 | 8th Klaipeda Sea Open | B00 |
| Feb 2012 | Olga Beliajeva | 1,953 | ch-Klaipeda | D00 |
| Feb 2012 | Evaldas Slusnys | 1,894 | ch-Klaipeda | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda | 2012 | 21 | 7 | 1,890 |
| 7th Klaipeda Sea Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| 8th Klaipeda Sea Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| Panevezys Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| 7th Baltija Cup Open | 2010 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,350 |
| chT2-LTU | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,799 |
| chT-LTU 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-Klaipede | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zilvinas Maciulis's chess games?
46 games by Zilvinas Maciulis, from May 2010 to Oct 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 Zilvinas Maciulis has played.
What does Zilvinas Maciulis play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Zilvinas Maciulis opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zilvinas Maciulis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Zilvinas Maciulis play as White?
As White, Zilvinas Maciulis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zilvinas Maciulis play as Black?
As Black, Zilvinas Maciulis most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Zilvinas Maciulis's FIDE rating?
Zilvinas Maciulis is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zilvinas Maciulis played?
Our database contains 46 games by Zilvinas Maciulis, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zilvinas Maciulis?
46 games by Zilvinas Maciulis 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.