Prepare against Zygimantas Svitojus
Lithuania · World #25,595 classical · FIDE ID 12805777
Our database contains 205 games by Zygimantas Svitojus, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zygimantas Svitojus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zygimantas Svitojus 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 | 2,014 | 2,059 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,124 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,098 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 87 | 54 | 64 | 42.4% |
| As White | 98 | 36 | 28 | 34 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 51 | 26 | 30 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zygimantas Svitojus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zygimantas Svitojus's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Svitojus usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Svitojus usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Svitojus usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Svitojus usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Svitojus usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Svitojus usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 96.4% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 64.1% | 58.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 25.6% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Zygimantas Svitojus's chess games
All 205 games by Zygimantas Svitojus in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 87 wins, 54 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Lior Musyuk | 2,343 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B41 |
| Feb 2017 | Constantin Mueller | 2,272 | ch-GRB Universities | A80 |
| Jun 2012 | Ivars Berzinsh | 2,219 | Baltija Cup | B44 |
| May 2020 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,216 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | D04 |
| Jul 2012 | Rolandas Martinkus | 2,209 | 32nd Plunge Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-LTU U16 | 2013 | 14 | 10 | 2,049 |
| 7th ch-EU Union U12 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,992 |
| 24th Panevezys Open B | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,004 |
| 25th Panevezys Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,040 |
| Suwalki Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| 32nd Plunge Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zygimantas Svitojus's chess games?
205 games by Zygimantas Svitojus, from Oct 2008 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 Zygimantas Svitojus has played.
What does Zygimantas Svitojus play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Zygimantas Svitojus opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zygimantas Svitojus answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zygimantas Svitojus play as White?
As White, Zygimantas Svitojus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zygimantas Svitojus play as Black?
As Black, Zygimantas Svitojus most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Zygimantas Svitojus's FIDE rating?
Zygimantas Svitojus is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Zygimantas Svitojus played?
Our database contains 205 games by Zygimantas Svitojus, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 54 draws, 64 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zygimantas Svitojus?
205 games by Zygimantas Svitojus 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.