Prepare against G W Nethmi L Fernando
LKA · World #114,818 classical · FIDE ID 9962972
When preparing against G W Nethmi L Fernando, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by G W Nethmi L Fernando, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find G W Nethmi L Fernando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout G W Nethmi L Fernando 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 | 1,688 | 1,758 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,725 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 43.3% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of G W Nethmi L Fernando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from G W Nethmi L Fernando's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Fernando usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Fernando usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Fernando usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Fernando usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 67.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
G W Nethmi L Fernando's chess games
All 60 games by G W Nethmi L Fernando in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | H M H Janandani Abeysinghe | 1,750 | ch-SRI w | E46 |
| Sep 2020 | C T Koswatte | 1,738 | ch-SRI w | E73 |
| Sep 2020 | S D Ranasinghe | 1,731 | ch-SRI w | A07 |
| Sep 2020 | Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera | 1,698 | ch-SRI w | D85 |
| Sep 2020 | T H D Niklesha Tharushi | 1,655 | ch-SRI w | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2024 | 39 | 24 | 1,697 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,551 |
| Wch FIDE Online U18 Girls Asia Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,569 |
| Asia Nations online Cup w | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,760 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find G W Nethmi L Fernando's chess games?
60 games by G W Nethmi L Fernando, from Sep 2014 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 W Nethmi L Fernando has played.
What does G W Nethmi L Fernando play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, G W Nethmi L Fernando opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, G W Nethmi L Fernando answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does G W Nethmi L Fernando play as White?
As White, G W Nethmi L Fernando's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does G W Nethmi L Fernando play as Black?
As Black, G W Nethmi L Fernando most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is G W Nethmi L Fernando's FIDE rating?
G W Nethmi L Fernando is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Apr 2024).
How many games has G W Nethmi L Fernando played?
Our database contains 60 games by G W Nethmi L Fernando, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against G W Nethmi L Fernando?
60 games by G W Nethmi L Fernando 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.