Prepare against D Kalindu Deshappriya
LKA · World #116,248 classical · FIDE ID 9920714
When preparing against D Kalindu Deshappriya, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by D Kalindu Deshappriya, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find D Kalindu Deshappriya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout D Kalindu Deshappriya 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 | 1,684 | 1,796 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,737 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,716 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 20.0% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of D Kalindu Deshappriya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from D Kalindu Deshappriya's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Deshappriya usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Deshappriya usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Deshappriya usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
D Kalindu Deshappriya's chess games
All 30 games by D Kalindu Deshappriya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 6 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | M A N Danushka | 1,823 | ch-SRI B | D00 |
| Aug 2017 | H G Denuwan Theekshana | 1,810 | 3rd Negombo Open | A41 |
| Dec 2019 | Hasitha P Herath | 1,743 | 11th Kurunegala Open | A47 |
| Jul 2023 | W A N Senpathi Gunasekara | 1,583 | chT-SRI | A43 |
| Aug 2017 | Ali Anver | 1,256 | 3rd Negombo Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Negombo Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,712 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,656 |
| Delkanda Inter Club Team Championship | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,386 |
| chT-SRI | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,498 |
| 11th Colombo Mercantile Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,226 |
| 8th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,355 |
| 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,721 |
| Veyangoda Queenstar Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find D Kalindu Deshappriya's chess games?
30 games by D Kalindu Deshappriya, from Jan 2014 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 D Kalindu Deshappriya has played.
What does D Kalindu Deshappriya play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, D Kalindu Deshappriya opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, D Kalindu Deshappriya answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does D Kalindu Deshappriya play as White?
As White, D Kalindu Deshappriya's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does D Kalindu Deshappriya play as Black?
As Black, D Kalindu Deshappriya most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is D Kalindu Deshappriya's FIDE rating?
D Kalindu Deshappriya is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Dec 2025).
How many games has D Kalindu Deshappriya played?
Our database contains 30 games by D Kalindu Deshappriya, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against D Kalindu Deshappriya?
30 games by D Kalindu Deshappriya 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.