Prepare against Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi
FM · LKA · World #40,779 classical · FIDE ID 9900438
When preparing against Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 414 games by Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi 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 | 1,932 | 2,222 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,136 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,136 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 189 | 100 | 124 | 45.7% |
| As White | 211 | 101 | 48 | 61 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 203 | 88 | 52 | 63 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 39.8% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 31.8% | 68.7% |
| e4 | 41 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 8.1% | 61.8% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Galappaththi usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Galappaththi usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Galappaththi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Galappaththi usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Galappaththi usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Galappaththi usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 54.8% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.9% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 35.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 28 | 32.9% | 58.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's chess games
All 414 games by Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 189 wins, 100 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 39 | 20/11/8 | 51.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Praveen M Thipsay | 2,465 | Jalgaon Open | C77 |
| Dec 2006 | Tsegmed Batchuluun | 2,404 | 15th Asia Rapid | D45 |
| May 2006 | Ahmad AzeezJawad Obada | 2,346 | Olympiad-37 | C82 |
| Apr 2011 | Das Abhishek | 2,346 | 1st Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | B30 |
| Jan 2011 | D.P. Singh | 2,338 | 3rd Chennai Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2019 | 74 | 45 | 2,074 |
| ch-SRI B | 2020 | 32 | 21 | 1,971 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,096 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,966 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,333 |
| Chhattisgarh Trophy | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 3rd Negombo Open | 2017 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,932 |
| 11th Kurunegala Open | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,870 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Isuru Alahakoon (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's chess games?
414 games by Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi, from Apr 2003 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 Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi has played.
What does Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi play as White?
As White, Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi play as Black?
As Black, Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi's FIDE rating?
Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi played?
Our database contains 414 games by Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 100 draws, 124 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi?
414 games by Chinthaka Anuruddha Galappaththi 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.