Nikolas Bausys

Nikolas Bausys began chess at four, inspired by the trophies and prizes his older brother Benas brought home. Chess became a shared family activity, and Nikolas soon began competing against adults and older children. He won Lithuania's age-group titles in classical, rapid and blitz chess in both 2025 and 2026. At seven he won two European youth titles at the 2026 rapid and blitz championships in Poland. He scored eight and a half points from nine in rapid and won all eighteen blitz games. Away from chess, he enjoys football and swimming.