Kaido Kulaots vs Tomas Laurusas
GM Kaido Kulaots (2459) · GM Tomas Laurusas (2511)
Kaido Kulaots and Tomas Laurusas have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in May 2025. Kulaots leads 4 wins to 4, with 8 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Laurusas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulaots with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Laurusas with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Laurusas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Laurusas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 1-0 | Sicilian | Coop Saaremaa Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Jan 2023 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid 32nd |
| Jul 2022 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 56th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jul 2021 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Viljandi Valgmae Memorial |
| Jul 2020 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | 54th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Apr 2019 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-LTU |
| Aug 2018 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Liepajas Rokade Super |
| Jun 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 0-1 | Sicilian | Baltic zt II Stage |
| May 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 0-1 | Sicilian | Baltic zt I Stage |
| Aug 2016 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Kaunas Butnorius 70 GM |
| Apr 2016 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-LTU |
| Jan 2015 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Baltic zt |
| Nov 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Baltic zt |
| Jun 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomas Laurusas | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Baltic zt Ilyumzhinov Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Tomas Laurusas | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Riga Tech Open 3rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kaido Kulaots and Tomas Laurusas?
In 16 recorded games, Kaido Kulaots has 4 wins, Tomas Laurusas has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Kaido Kulaots and Tomas Laurusas played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Aug 2013 to May 2025.
What openings do Kaido Kulaots and Tomas Laurusas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.