Sarunas Sulskis vs Vaidas Sakalauskas
GM Sarunas Sulskis (2458) · IM Vaidas Sakalauskas (2293)
Sarunas Sulskis and Vaidas Sakalauskas have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2020. Sulskis leads 6 wins to 4, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sulskis | Draws | Sakalauskas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulskis with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sakalauskas with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sulskis | Draws | Sakalauskas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sulskis | Draws | Sakalauskas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Jonava Banaitis Memorial |
| Apr 2016 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-LTU |
| Apr 2015 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-LTU |
| Aug 2013 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 0-1 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | Riga Tech Open 3rd |
| May 2012 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Vilnius Andriusaicio Rapid Open |
| Apr 2011 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-LTU |
| Jan 2011 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | chT-LTU 1011 |
| Jan 2010 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT-LTU 0910 |
| Dec 2008 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 4th chT-LTU 0809 |
| May 2008 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-LTU |
| Mar 2008 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-LTU 0708 |
| May 2007 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-LTU |
| Jan 2006 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Keres Memorial A |
| May 2005 | Sarunas Sulskis | Vaidas Sakalauskas | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-LTU |
| Aug 2004 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Riga Open |
| Apr 2004 | Vaidas Sakalauskas | Sarunas Sulskis | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-LTU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sarunas Sulskis and Vaidas Sakalauskas?
In 16 recorded games, Sarunas Sulskis has 6 wins, Vaidas Sakalauskas has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sarunas Sulskis and Vaidas Sakalauskas played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Jan 2020.
What openings do Sarunas Sulskis and Vaidas Sakalauskas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.