Prepare against Ishan Wiratunga
New Zealand · World #65,841 classical · FIDE ID 9985557
Our database contains 38 games by Ishan Wiratunga, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ishan Wiratunga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ishan Wiratunga 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 | 1,835 | 1,845 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,881 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 55.3% |
| As White | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ishan Wiratunga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ishan Wiratunga's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 33.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c6 (43% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Ishan Wiratunga's chess games
All 38 games by Ishan Wiratunga in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E17 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Branko Bijeljic | 1,959 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | C42 |
| Aug 2024 | Liam Clery | 1,952 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Michael Nyberg | 1,929 | NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 | C60 |
| Sep 2017 | Steven Potter | 1,874 | 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | A45 |
| Sep 2017 | Ivan David | 1,857 | 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 8th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,711 |
| Auckland Rapid 14 June 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,720 |
| 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,073 |
| London Classic Open U1825 8th | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,633 |
| NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ishan Wiratunga's chess games?
38 games by Ishan Wiratunga, from Mar 2016 to Aug 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 Ishan Wiratunga has played.
What does Ishan Wiratunga play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ishan Wiratunga opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ishan Wiratunga answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ishan Wiratunga play as White?
As White, Ishan Wiratunga's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ishan Wiratunga play as Black?
As Black, Ishan Wiratunga most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ishan Wiratunga's FIDE rating?
Ishan Wiratunga is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (May 2025).
How many games has Ishan Wiratunga played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ishan Wiratunga, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ishan Wiratunga?
38 games by Ishan Wiratunga 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.