Prepare against Elath Mathanga De Silva
LKA · World #60,022 classical · FIDE ID 9915010
When preparing against Elath Mathanga De Silva, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 72.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Elath Mathanga De Silva, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elath Mathanga De Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elath Mathanga De Silva 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 | 1,856 | 1,985 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,926 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,951 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 54 | 33 | 45 | 40.9% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 17 | 22 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elath Mathanga De Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elath Mathanga De Silva's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 91.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
Elath Mathanga De Silva's chess games
All 132 games by Elath Mathanga De Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 54 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 13/1/4 | 72.2% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Minul Sanjula Doluweera | 2,172 | 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | A48 |
| Jul 2015 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,098 | ch-SRI | E90 |
| Jun 2016 | Prasanna Kurukulasuriya | 2,032 | ch-SRI | B75 |
| Mar 2016 | W S Vidura K Koggala | 2,025 | ch-SRI B | A48 |
| Jul 2015 | T S S Peiris | 2,022 | ch-SRI | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 48 | 29.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-SRI | 2019 | 28 | 7.5 | 1,820 |
| 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| Nugegoda Grand Prix 8th | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,772 |
| 11th Colombo Mercantile Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,601 |
| 2nd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,752 |
| 3rd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elath Mathanga De Silva's chess games?
132 games by Elath Mathanga De Silva, from Nov 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 Elath Mathanga De Silva has played.
What does Elath Mathanga De Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Elath Mathanga De Silva opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elath Mathanga De Silva answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Elath Mathanga De Silva play as White?
As White, Elath Mathanga De Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate); London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elath Mathanga De Silva play as Black?
As Black, Elath Mathanga De Silva most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Elath Mathanga De Silva's FIDE rating?
Elath Mathanga De Silva is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Elath Mathanga De Silva played?
Our database contains 132 games by Elath Mathanga De Silva, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 33 draws, 45 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elath Mathanga De Silva?
132 games by Elath Mathanga De Silva 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.