Prepare against E D S Chandula
LKA · World #83,041 classical · FIDE ID 9901876
When preparing against E D S Chandula, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (64%).
Our database contains 68 games by E D S Chandula, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find E D S Chandula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout E D S Chandula 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 | 1,780 | 1,834 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,793 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 13 | 29 | 38.2% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of E D S Chandula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from E D S Chandula's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 57.6% | 52.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Chandula usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Chandula usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Chandula usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 18% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chandula usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Chandula usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
E D S Chandula's chess games
All 68 games by E D S Chandula in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Döry | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Jeth Romy Morado | 2,243 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | D04 |
| Jul 2020 | A A C B Amarasinghe | 1,966 | 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | A01 |
| Mar 2020 | Kevin Ranidu Silva | 1,964 | ch-SRI B | D05 |
| Mar 2020 | Lakshita Randil | 1,945 | ch-SRI B | A21 |
| Jul 2020 | A A B D P Abewardhana | 1,939 | 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| chT-SRI | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,795 |
| 11th Colombo Mercantile Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| Delkanda Inter Club Team Championship | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,898 |
| 8th ch-World School U15 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,763 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find E D S Chandula's chess games?
68 games by E D S Chandula, from Sep 2011 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 E D S Chandula has played.
What does E D S Chandula play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, E D S Chandula opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, E D S Chandula answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does E D S Chandula play as White?
As White, E D S Chandula's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does E D S Chandula play as Black?
As Black, E D S Chandula most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is E D S Chandula's FIDE rating?
E D S Chandula is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Oct 2025).
How many games has E D S Chandula played?
Our database contains 68 games by E D S Chandula, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against E D S Chandula?
68 games by E D S Chandula 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.