Prepare against Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi
LKA · World #37,665 classical · FIDE ID 9909877
When preparing against Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 88 games by Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi 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 | 1,946 | 1,991 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,867 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 38 | 22 | 28 | 43.2% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 81.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kaluarachchi usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kaluarachchi usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kaluarachchi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kaluarachchi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kaluarachchi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Kaluarachchi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's chess games
All 88 games by Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 38 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Mohamed Ehab | 1,953 | Wch U12 | A40 |
| Dec 2013 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 1,938 | Wch U12 | C00 |
| Apr 2023 | Isuru Alahakoon | 1,874 | ch-SRI | E77 |
| Oct 2022 | Aman Ibrahim Ahmed | 1,821 | Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | D31 |
| Jul 2023 | C C Weerasinghe | 1,741 | chT-SRI | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 1,683 |
| ch-SRI | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 1,813 |
| 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,817 |
| Veyangoda Queenstar Open | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,884 |
| Delkanda Inter Club Team Championship | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,060 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's chess games?
88 games by Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi, from Mar 2011 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 Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi has played.
What does Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi play as White?
As White, Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi play as Black?
As Black, Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi's FIDE rating?
Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi played?
Our database contains 88 games by Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi?
88 games by Achinthya Shamen Kaluarachchi 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.