Prepare against Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala
LKA · World #13,698 classical · FIDE ID 29950775
When preparing against Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala 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 | 2,121 | 2,139 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,086 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Ovitigala usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Ovitigala usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ovitigala usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Ovitigala usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Ovitigala usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala's chess games
All 37 games by Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Daniel Nunez Gregoire | 2,353 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna | 2,079 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | A A H M B Senarathne | 2,061 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | S D Nadev Insara | 2,046 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | G W D M Dabarera | 2,022 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| chT-SRI | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,386 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-Western Asia U20 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,807 |
| Sri Lanka National Team Championships 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,613 |
| Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 | Youth | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala's chess games?
37 games by Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala, from Oct 2019 to Sep 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 Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala has played.
What does Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala play as White?
As White, Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala play as Black?
As Black, Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala's FIDE rating?
Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala played?
Our database contains 37 games by Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala?
37 games by Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala 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.