Prepare against Isara Banidu Dahanayake
CM · LKA · World #55,768 classical · FIDE ID 9932631
When preparing against Isara Banidu Dahanayake, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 312 games by Isara Banidu Dahanayake, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isara Banidu Dahanayake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isara Banidu Dahanayake 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 | 1,871 | 1,928 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,792 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,827 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 94 | 37 | 181 | 30.1% |
| As White | 155 | 50 | 17 | 88 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 44 | 20 | 93 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isara Banidu Dahanayake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isara Banidu Dahanayake's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 91.6% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dahanayake usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dahanayake usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Dahanayake usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Dahanayake usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Dahanayake usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Dahanayake usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 87.2% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 24.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Isara Banidu Dahanayake's chess games
All 312 games by Isara Banidu Dahanayake in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 94 wins, 37 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 39 | 13/3/23 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jul 2021 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,444 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Aug 2021 | Khamparia Akshat | 2,390 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Jun 2021 | S. Poobesh Anand | 2,389 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Feb 2022 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,369 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 234 | 74.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-SRI | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,753 |
| Nugegoda Grand Prix 8th | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,787 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,621 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-World School U15 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isara Banidu Dahanayake's chess games?
312 games by Isara Banidu Dahanayake, from Mar 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 Isara Banidu Dahanayake has played.
What does Isara Banidu Dahanayake play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Isara Banidu Dahanayake opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isara Banidu Dahanayake answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Isara Banidu Dahanayake play as White?
As White, Isara Banidu Dahanayake's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isara Banidu Dahanayake play as Black?
As Black, Isara Banidu Dahanayake most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Isara Banidu Dahanayake's FIDE rating?
Isara Banidu Dahanayake is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Isara Banidu Dahanayake played?
Our database contains 312 games by Isara Banidu Dahanayake, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 37 draws, 181 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isara Banidu Dahanayake?
312 games by Isara Banidu Dahanayake 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.