Prepare against G M H Thilakarathne
IM · LKA · World #2,957 classical · FIDE ID 9912053
When preparing against G M H Thilakarathne, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 498 games by G M H Thilakarathne, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find G M H Thilakarathne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout G M H Thilakarathne 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 | 2,340 | 2,446 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,298 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,298 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 498 | 204 | 168 | 126 | 41.0% |
| As White | 250 | 107 | 83 | 60 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 248 | 97 | 85 | 66 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of G M H Thilakarathne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from G M H Thilakarathne's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 90.8% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 83.8% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.5% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.3% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 96.9% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
G M H Thilakarathne's chess games
All 498 games by G M H Thilakarathne in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Aug 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: 204 wins, 168 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 44 | 21/14/9 | 47.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,594 | Sheikh Kamal Online Inv | D11 |
| Jun 2024 | Igor Janik | 2,511 | FISU World University | B77 |
| Jun 2018 | S. Dhopade Swapnil | 2,495 | ch-Commonwealth | B12 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,479 | Novi Sad TS GM 188th | E30 |
| Feb 2020 | Urtnasan Nasanjargal | 2,462 | Novi Sad TS GM 128th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2024 | 77 | 48.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-SRI B | 2018 | 32 | 23 | 2,029 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,265 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 1,927 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,134 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 102nd Novi Sad TS IM | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find G M H Thilakarathne's chess games?
498 games by G M H Thilakarathne, from Mar 2011 to Aug 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 G M H Thilakarathne has played.
What does G M H Thilakarathne play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, G M H Thilakarathne opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, G M H Thilakarathne answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does G M H Thilakarathne play as White?
As White, G M H Thilakarathne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does G M H Thilakarathne play as Black?
As Black, G M H Thilakarathne most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is G M H Thilakarathne's FIDE rating?
G M H Thilakarathne is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Dec 2018).
How many games has G M H Thilakarathne played?
Our database contains 498 games by G M H Thilakarathne, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 168 draws, 126 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against G M H Thilakarathne?
498 games by G M H Thilakarathne 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.