Prepare against G M S Thilakarathne
LKA · World #68,382 classical · FIDE ID 9913475
When preparing against G M S Thilakarathne, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 65 games by G M S Thilakarathne, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find G M S Thilakarathne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout G M S 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 | 1,827 | 1,985 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of G M S Thilakarathne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from G M S Thilakarathne's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Thilakarathne usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
G M S Thilakarathne's chess games
All 65 games by G M S Thilakarathne 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Julian Villca | 2,234 | Wch U16 | A14 |
| Sep 2016 | Jurij Zamar Kodelja | 2,126 | Wch U16 | B78 |
| Oct 2016 | Kenji Hiebert | 2,066 | Wch U16 | B28 |
| Mar 2016 | Niranga Kandearachchi | 2,015 | ch-SRI B | B42 |
| Jun 2015 | Chandana Wijekoon | 2,007 | ch-SRI B | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2017 | 25 | 14 | 1,909 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,681 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| World School-ch U15 11th | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,880 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 |
| 8th ch-World School U13 | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find G M S Thilakarathne's chess games?
65 games by G M S Thilakarathne, 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 G M S Thilakarathne has played.
What does G M S Thilakarathne play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, G M S Thilakarathne opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, G M S Thilakarathne answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does G M S Thilakarathne play as White?
As White, G M S Thilakarathne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does G M S Thilakarathne play as Black?
As Black, G M S Thilakarathne most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is G M S Thilakarathne's FIDE rating?
G M S Thilakarathne is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jan 2017).
How many games has G M S Thilakarathne played?
Our database contains 65 games by G M S Thilakarathne, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against G M S Thilakarathne?
65 games by G M S 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.