Prepare against L M S T De Silva
IM · LKA · World #1,777 classical · FIDE ID 9953698
When preparing against L M S T De Silva, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,690 games by L M S T De Silva, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find L M S T De Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout L M S T De Silva 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 | 2,395 | 2,522 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,417 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,417 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,690 | 804 | 247 | 639 | 47.6% |
| As White | 840 | 440 | 120 | 280 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 850 | 364 | 127 | 359 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of L M S T De Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from L M S T De Silva's side.
First moves as White (839 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 644 | 76.8% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 133 | 15.9% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 29 | 3.5% | 67.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 2.5% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 12 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 64.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Silva usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Silva usually continues b3 (61.4% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Silva usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 294 | 81.7% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 24 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 4.7% | 67.6% |
| g6 | 17 | 4.7% | 67.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 274 | 87.8% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 27 | 8.7% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.9% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
L M S T De Silva's chess games
All 1,690 games by L M S T De Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 804 wins, 247 draws, 639 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 99 | 53/8/38 | 53.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 78 | 39/17/22 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 66 | 35/9/22 | 53.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 62 | 38/7/17 | 61.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 40 | 21/7/12 | 52.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 31 | 22/3/6 | 71.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 98 | 39/13/46 | 39.8% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 64 | 29/9/26 | 45.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 64 | 28/11/25 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 54 | 19/11/24 | 35.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 18/3/19 | 45.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/1/19 | 35.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,685 | ChessKid Cup Play In | C88 |
| Sep 2021 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,665 | Speed Chess GP2 | C69 |
| May 2023 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,665 | ChessKid Cup Play In | B51 |
| Apr 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | C91 |
| Feb 2021 | Nils Grandelius | 2,663 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,025 | 541 | 2,357 |
| ch-SRI | 2024 | 63 | 48.5 | 2,086 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 2,455 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 18 | 12 | 2,305 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,235 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,912 |
| 61st World Juniors 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find L M S T De Silva's chess games?
1,690 games by L M S T De Silva, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 L M S T De Silva has played.
What does L M S T De Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 839 games with White in our database, L M S T De Silva opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, L M S T De Silva answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does L M S T De Silva play as White?
As White, L M S T De Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (99 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (78 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 53.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 840 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does L M S T De Silva play as Black?
As Black, L M S T De Silva most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (98 games, 39.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Italian Game (64 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 850 games.
What is L M S T De Silva's FIDE rating?
L M S T De Silva is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Nov 2022).
How many games has L M S T De Silva played?
Our database contains 1,690 games by L M S T De Silva, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 804 wins, 247 draws, 639 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against L M S T De Silva?
1,690 games by L M S T De Silva 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.