Prepare against Akila Kavinda
CM · LKA · World #21,758 classical · FIDE ID 9901302
When preparing against Akila Kavinda, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 362 games by Akila Kavinda, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Akila Kavinda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akila Kavinda 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 | 2,043 | 2,124 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,003 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,101 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 103 | 102 | 157 | 28.5% |
| As White | 180 | 54 | 54 | 72 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 182 | 49 | 48 | 85 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akila Kavinda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akila Kavinda's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 41.1% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 37.8% | 44.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 16.7% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Kavinda usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kavinda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kavinda usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kavinda usually continues g3 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kavinda usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kavinda usually continues g3 (8.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 37.6% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 34 | 36.6% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 22.6% | 31.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 61.2% | 34.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 19.4% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
Akila Kavinda's chess games
All 362 games by Akila Kavinda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 103 wins, 102 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 8/8/14 | 26.7% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 18/8/25 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,405 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | D30 |
| Mar 2017 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,402 | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | B06 |
| May 2021 | Damian Lewtak | 2,380 | Titled Tue | B59 |
| Sep 2019 | Senthilvel Nitin | 2,361 | 2nd Gujarat Open | A08 |
| Apr 2021 | Tomas Kapitanchuk | 2,320 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2018 | 50 | 28 | 2,067 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-SRI B | 2020 | 22 | 15 | 2,009 |
| Wch U16 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,330 |
| 7th World U16 ol | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| 1st Bikaner Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,088 |
| 14th Bhubaneswar Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akila Kavinda's chess games?
362 games by Akila Kavinda, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Akila Kavinda has played.
What does Akila Kavinda play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Akila Kavinda opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akila Kavinda answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Akila Kavinda play as White?
As White, Akila Kavinda's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akila Kavinda play as Black?
As Black, Akila Kavinda most often plays: Modern Defense (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Akila Kavinda's FIDE rating?
Akila Kavinda is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Akila Kavinda played?
Our database contains 362 games by Akila Kavinda, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 102 draws, 157 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akila Kavinda?
362 games by Akila Kavinda 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.