Prepare against H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam
WFM · LKA · World #83,042 classical · FIDE ID 9948350
When preparing against H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 41 games by H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam 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 | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,695 | 1,695 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,695 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 6 | 17 | 43.9% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Hewawasam usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hewawasam usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hewawasam usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's chess games
All 41 games by H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Jacqueline Kobald | 1,911 | Wch U16 Girls | B48 |
| Mar 2020 | C T Koswatte | 1,785 | chB-SRI w | D36 |
| Mar 2020 | S D Ranasinghe | 1,768 | chB-SRI w | A13 |
| May 2018 | I U Basnayake | 1,726 | ch-SRI w | B99 |
| May 2018 | Nelunika Methmani | 1,702 | ch-SRI w | A64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2020 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,612 |
| chB-SRI w | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,726 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's chess games?
41 games by H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam, from Oct 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 H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam has played.
What does H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam play as White?
As White, H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam play as Black?
As Black, H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam's FIDE rating?
H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,695 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Jul 2026).
How many games has H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam played?
Our database contains 41 games by H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam?
41 games by H Y Nevanjee Dimanya Hewawasam 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.