Prepare against Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara
FM · LKA · World #9,879 classical · FIDE ID 9997431
When preparing against Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 51.5% over 33 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara 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 | 2,172 | 2,172 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,088 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 124 | 26 | 97 | 50.2% |
| As White | 121 | 63 | 11 | 47 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 126 | 61 | 15 | 50 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 54.5% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 20.7% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 17.4% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.8% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 61.4% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Weerasekara usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Weerasekara usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Weerasekara usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Weerasekara usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Weerasekara usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Weerasekara usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 50.0% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 18 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 77.4% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's chess games
All 247 games by Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 124 wins, 26 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 17/3/13 | 51.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D25 |
| Mar 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | 2,490 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B89 |
| Jun 2026 | Sauat Nurgaliyev | 2,490 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | A13 |
| Apr 2023 | L M S T De Silva | 2,452 | ch-SRI | D38 |
| May 2026 | Shyam,N | 2,446 | ch-Commonwealth 2026 | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 110 | 58.5 | 2,255 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-SRI | 2023 | 13 | 10 | 2,077 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 1,834 |
| ch-SRI U14 Girls | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,467 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's chess games?
247 games by Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara, from Oct 2017 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 Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara has played.
What does Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara play as White?
As White, Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 51.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara play as Black?
As Black, Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara's FIDE rating?
Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara played?
Our database contains 247 games by Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 26 draws, 97 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara?
247 games by Dishal Nimsara Weerasekara 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.