Prepare against Chandana Wijekoon
CM · LKA · World #44,677 classical · FIDE ID 9901604
Our database contains 232 games by Chandana Wijekoon, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chandana Wijekoon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chandana Wijekoon 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 | 1,915 | 2,076 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,928 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,980 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 94 | 66 | 72 | 40.5% |
| As White | 119 | 53 | 31 | 35 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 41 | 35 | 37 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chandana Wijekoon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chandana Wijekoon's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 41.2% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 42 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 21.0% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Wijekoon usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wijekoon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wijekoon usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wijekoon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wijekoon usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Wijekoon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 32.7% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 30.8% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.2% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 69.0% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.0% | 42.3% |
Chandana Wijekoon's chess games
All 232 games by Chandana Wijekoon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 94 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | G M H Thilakarathne | 2,231 | ch-SRI B | C02 |
| May 2018 | M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha | 2,219 | ch-SRI | D26 |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bruhovich | 2,208 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Mar 2012 | W C C Perera | 2,126 | ch-SRI | A48 |
| May 2019 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,077 | 6th Nugegoda GP | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2019 | 50 | 23 | 1,959 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 50 | 30 | 1,814 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 25 | 5.5 | 1,879 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,017 |
| 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,828 |
| 4th Negambo Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,712 |
| 2nd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,146 |
| 2nd Negombo Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chandana Wijekoon's chess games?
232 games by Chandana Wijekoon, from Oct 2006 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 Chandana Wijekoon has played.
What does Chandana Wijekoon play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Chandana Wijekoon opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chandana Wijekoon answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Chandana Wijekoon play as White?
As White, Chandana Wijekoon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chandana Wijekoon play as Black?
As Black, Chandana Wijekoon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Chandana Wijekoon's FIDE rating?
Chandana Wijekoon is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Chandana Wijekoon played?
Our database contains 232 games by Chandana Wijekoon, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 66 draws, 72 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chandana Wijekoon?
232 games by Chandana Wijekoon 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.