Prepare against Gihan De Silva
LKA · World #45,403 classical · FIDE ID 9901590
Our database contains 36 games by Gihan De Silva, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gihan De Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gihan 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 | 1,912 | 2,058 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,873 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gihan De Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gihan De Silva's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Gihan De Silva's chess games
All 36 games by Gihan De Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Romesh Weerawardane | 2,096 | ch-SRI B | E20 |
| Apr 2012 | KWCU Silva | 1,870 | 2nd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | A34 |
| Apr 2011 | LPD Madusanka | 1,790 | 1st Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | E04 |
| Apr 2012 | Kaveen Thiyanga | 1,748 | 2nd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | A31 |
| Apr 2011 | Nethupul Pasan Athukorala | 1,695 | 1st Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,012 |
| 3rd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-SRI B | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| 4th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,787 |
| 2nd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Delkanda Inter Club Team Championship | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gihan De Silva's chess games?
36 games by Gihan De Silva, from Oct 2006 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 Gihan De Silva has played.
What does Gihan De Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gihan De Silva opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gihan De Silva answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gihan De Silva play as White?
As White, Gihan De Silva's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gihan De Silva play as Black?
As Black, Gihan De Silva most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Gihan De Silva's FIDE rating?
Gihan De Silva is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Gihan De Silva played?
Our database contains 36 games by Gihan De Silva, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gihan De Silva?
36 games by Gihan 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.