Prepare against Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana
WIM · LKA · World #5,255 classical · FIDE ID 29941482
When preparing against Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 28.6% over 35 games.
Our database contains 601 games by Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana 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 | 2,267 | 2,347 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,049 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 275 | 81 | 245 | 45.8% |
| As White | 295 | 137 | 41 | 117 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 306 | 138 | 40 | 128 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 61.0% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 35.3% | 44.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gunawardhana usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gunawardhana usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gunawardhana usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Gunawardhana usually continues g3 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gunawardhana usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Gunawardhana usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 132 | 85.2% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 75.0% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 25.0% | 63.0% |
Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's chess games
All 601 games by Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 275 wins, 81 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 56 | 21/5/30 | 37.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 17/3/14 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 43 | 15/7/21 | 34.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 10/5/20 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 15/1/10 | 57.7% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,560 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C70 |
| Dec 2025 | Stelios Halkias | 2,503 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Aug 2026 | Jakob Leon Pajeken | 2,483 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A15 |
| Jun 2026 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,479 | 360 One Masters 2026 | C79 |
| Apr 2025 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,470 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 265 | 123.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-SRI w | 2024 | 26 | 17.5 | 1,688 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-SRI U14 Girls | 2021 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,379 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,344 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,869 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,370 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's chess games?
601 games by Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, from Sep 2020 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 Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana has played.
What does Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana play as White?
As White, Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana play as Black?
As Black, Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 57.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana's FIDE rating?
Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana played?
Our database contains 601 games by Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 81 draws, 245 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana?
601 games by Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana 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.