Prepare against Harsha Madushanka
LKA · World #68,685 classical · FIDE ID 9930671
When preparing against Harsha Madushanka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Harsha Madushanka, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harsha Madushanka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harsha Madushanka 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 | 1,826 | 1,866 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,883 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,852 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 31 | 6 | 15 | 59.6% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 65.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harsha Madushanka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harsha Madushanka's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Madushanka usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Madushanka usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Madushanka usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Harsha Madushanka's chess games
All 52 games by Harsha Madushanka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 31 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Bernd Daverkausen | 2,220 | 3rd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | B06 |
| Jun 2015 | PK Udith Madusank Jayasundara | 2,031 | ch-SRI B | B01 |
| May 2014 | S D Ranasinghe | 1,864 | 4th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | A16 |
| May 2014 | Subash Lasitha | 1,853 | 4th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | C01 |
| May 2014 | D M G S Dassanayake | 1,663 | 4th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,829 |
| 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| Ambalangoda Dhamso Open 5th | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1,661 |
| 8th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,478 |
| Ambalangoda Dhamso Open 6th | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,758 |
| 4th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2014 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 3rd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,085 |
| chT-SRI | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harsha Madushanka's chess games?
52 games by Harsha Madushanka, from Jan 2013 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 Harsha Madushanka has played.
What does Harsha Madushanka play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Harsha Madushanka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harsha Madushanka answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Harsha Madushanka play as White?
As White, Harsha Madushanka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harsha Madushanka play as Black?
As Black, Harsha Madushanka most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Harsha Madushanka's FIDE rating?
Harsha Madushanka is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Harsha Madushanka played?
Our database contains 52 games by Harsha Madushanka, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (59.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harsha Madushanka?
52 games by Harsha Madushanka 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.