Prepare against Jenith Wiratunga
New Zealand · World #22,837 classical · FIDE ID 452335
Our database contains 104 games by Jenith Wiratunga, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jenith Wiratunga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jenith 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 | 2,034 | 2,089 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,125 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,089 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 39 | 15 | 50 | 37.5% |
| As White | 48 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 8 | 27 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jenith Wiratunga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jenith Wiratunga's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 68.8% | 39.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.4% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Wiratunga usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
Jenith Wiratunga's chess games
All 104 games by Jenith Wiratunga in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 39 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,220 | Berks & Bucks Open | E60 |
| Sep 2024 | Livio Cancedda-Dupuis | 2,193 | 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | E61 |
| Aug 2024 | Alistair Hill | 2,187 | Berks & Bucks Open | A62 |
| Jan 2026 | Ruijia Zhang | 2,052 | Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | A18 |
| Aug 2024 | Tashika Arora | 2,030 | Berks & Bucks Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,804 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,055 |
| 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,758 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,521 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jenith Wiratunga's chess games?
104 games by Jenith Wiratunga, from Aug 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 Jenith Wiratunga has played.
What does Jenith Wiratunga play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jenith Wiratunga opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jenith Wiratunga answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Jenith Wiratunga play as White?
As White, Jenith Wiratunga's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jenith Wiratunga play as Black?
As Black, Jenith Wiratunga most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Jenith Wiratunga's FIDE rating?
Jenith Wiratunga is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jenith Wiratunga played?
Our database contains 104 games by Jenith Wiratunga, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 15 draws, 50 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jenith Wiratunga?
104 games by Jenith 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.