Prepare against D D L N Dandeniya
CM · LKA · World #25,977 classical · FIDE ID 29928818
When preparing against D D L N Dandeniya, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 301 games by D D L N Dandeniya, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,012 | 2,056 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,055 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 111 | 21 | 169 | 36.9% |
| As White | 150 | 64 | 10 | 76 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 151 | 47 | 11 | 93 | 31.1% |
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 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 58.1% | 43.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 29.7% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 12.2% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 56.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues g3 (55.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Dandeniya usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 59.2% | 27.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 22.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 52.1% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 47.9% | 15.2% |
D D L N Dandeniya's chess games
All 301 games by D D L N Dandeniya in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 111 wins, 21 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 13/1/12 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 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 | Francesco Bettalli | 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 | 274 | 113 | 2,116 |
| 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 |
| Sri Lanka National Team Championships 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,492 |
| Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 | Youth | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find D D L N Dandeniya's chess games?
301 games by D D L N Dandeniya, from Feb 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 D D L N Dandeniya has played.
What does D D L N Dandeniya play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, D D L N Dandeniya opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, D D L N Dandeniya answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% 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: Réti Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 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 (24 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is D D L N Dandeniya's FIDE rating?
D D L N Dandeniya is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Dec 2025).
How many games has D D L N Dandeniya played?
Our database contains 301 games by D D L N Dandeniya, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 21 draws, 169 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against D D L N Dandeniya?
301 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.