Prepare against Chenaya Ekaratne
LKA · World #67,544 classical · FIDE ID 29937124
When preparing against Chenaya Ekaratne, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Chenaya Ekaratne, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chenaya Ekaratne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chenaya Ekaratne 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 | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,605 | 1,653 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,742 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 27.0% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chenaya Ekaratne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chenaya Ekaratne's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ekaratne usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ekaratne usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ekaratne usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Ekaratne usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ekaratne usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Chenaya Ekaratne's chess games
All 37 games by Chenaya Ekaratne in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Juliana Figueira Theophilo Silva | 1,899 | World Youth Girls U14 | E06 |
| Nov 2024 | Yige Shi | 1,732 | World Youth Girls U14 | E20 |
| Mar 2023 | T H D Niklesha Tharushi | 1,570 | chB-SRI w | E27 |
| Nov 2024 | Paola De Oliveira Cunha | 1,541 | World Youth Girls U14 | B52 |
| Nov 2024 | Melina Valverde | 1,494 | World Youth Girls U14 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2024 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,412 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,222 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,351 |
| ch-Western Asia U20 w | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chenaya Ekaratne's chess games?
37 games by Chenaya Ekaratne, from Nov 2022 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 Chenaya Ekaratne has played.
What does Chenaya Ekaratne play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Chenaya Ekaratne opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chenaya Ekaratne answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chenaya Ekaratne play as White?
As White, Chenaya Ekaratne's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chenaya Ekaratne play as Black?
As Black, Chenaya Ekaratne most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Chenaya Ekaratne's FIDE rating?
Chenaya Ekaratne is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,605 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Chenaya Ekaratne played?
Our database contains 37 games by Chenaya Ekaratne, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chenaya Ekaratne?
37 games by Chenaya Ekaratne 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.