Prepare against Buthsara Hettiarachchi
New Zealand · World #75,642 classical · FIDE ID 4318250
When preparing against Buthsara Hettiarachchi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Buthsara Hettiarachchi, covering Oct 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Buthsara Hettiarachchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Buthsara Hettiarachchi 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 | 1,805 | 1,920 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,891 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 525 rated games against 265 different opponents, across 92 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 180 | 95 | 43 | 42 | 52.8% | 1,656 | 1,765 | 12 |
| Rapid | 257 | 143 | 41 | 73 | 55.6% | 1,572 | 1,646 | 10 |
| Blitz | 78 | 41 | 9 | 28 | 52.6% | 1,715 | 1,762 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 165 | 31 | 41 | 93 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 268 | 185 | 46 | 37 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs CM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 90 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 1,823 | 1,864 |
| 2025 | 132 | 71 | 26 | 35 | 1,754 | 1,846 |
| 2024 | 181 | 94 | 35 | 52 | 1,668 | 1,763 |
| 2023 | 120 | 64 | 22 | 34 | 1,434 | 1,501 |
| 2022 | 53 | 34 | 7 | 12 | 1,238 | 1,270 |
Where Buthsara Hettiarachchi has played
New Zealand (91) · Australia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Buthsara Hettiarachchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Buthsara Hettiarachchi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hettiarachchi usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Hettiarachchi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hettiarachchi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Buthsara Hettiarachchi's chess games
All 30 games by Buthsara Hettiarachchi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Nov 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | J. Nigel Metge | 1,932 | Auckland Anniversary Open | D53 |
| Mar 2026 | Maksim Korolev | 1,624 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Ryan Yueyan Chen | 1,622 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Olivia Li | 1,601 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | C64 |
| Jan 2023 | Philip Mukkattu | 1,544 | Auckland Anniversary Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,739 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,598 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| Auckland Anniversary Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| Auckland ANZAC Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,469 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Autumn Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,451 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,623 |
| NZ North Island Championship 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Buthsara Hettiarachchi's chess games?
30 games by Buthsara Hettiarachchi, from Oct 2022 to Nov 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 Buthsara Hettiarachchi has played.
What does Buthsara Hettiarachchi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Buthsara Hettiarachchi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Buthsara Hettiarachchi answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Buthsara Hettiarachchi play as White?
As White, Buthsara Hettiarachchi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Buthsara Hettiarachchi play as Black?
As Black, Buthsara Hettiarachchi most often plays: French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Buthsara Hettiarachchi's FIDE rating?
Buthsara Hettiarachchi is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Buthsara Hettiarachchi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Buthsara Hettiarachchi, covering Oct 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Buthsara Hettiarachchi?
30 games by Buthsara Hettiarachchi 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.