Prepare against D D L N Dandeniya
CM · LKA · World #29,186 classical · FIDE ID 29928818
When preparing against D D L N Dandeniya, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 279 games by D D L N Dandeniya, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find D D L N Dandeniya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout D D L N Dandeniya 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 | 1,991 | 2,056 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,055 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 104 | 18 | 157 | 37.3% |
| As White | 139 | 60 | 9 | 70 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 140 | 44 | 9 | 87 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of D D L N Dandeniya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from D D L N Dandeniya's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 59.0% | 44.5% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 28.8% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 12.2% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues g3 (52.8% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 60.0% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 14 | 21.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 53.3% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 46.7% | 16.7% |
D D L N Dandeniya's chess games
All 279 games by D D L N Dandeniya in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Aug 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: 104 wins, 18 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,561 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Mar 2026 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,404 | Titled Tue | B28 |
| Jun 2026 | Bettalli,Francesco | 2,401 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Ajay,Karthikeyan | 2,355 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A40 |
| Feb 2026 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,341 | Titled Tue | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 253 | 104.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-SRI | 2024 | 13 | 4 | 1,781 |
| ch-Asia U14 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,199 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
| DINI International 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,979 |
| Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 | Youth | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
| Asian Zonal zt 3.2 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find D D L N Dandeniya's chess games?
279 games by D D L N Dandeniya, from Feb 2019 to Aug 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 D D L N Dandeniya has played.
What does D D L N Dandeniya play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, D D L N Dandeniya opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, D D L N Dandeniya answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does D D L N Dandeniya play as White?
As White, D D L N Dandeniya's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does D D L N Dandeniya play as Black?
As Black, D D L N Dandeniya most often plays: Philidor (23 games, 26.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is D D L N Dandeniya's FIDE rating?
D D L N Dandeniya is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Dec 2025).
How many games has D D L N Dandeniya played?
Our database contains 279 games by D D L N Dandeniya, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 18 draws, 157 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against D D L N Dandeniya?
279 games by D D L N Dandeniya 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.