Prepare against Lahiru Munasinghe
LKA · World #37,220 classical · FIDE ID 9903585
Our database contains 72 games by Lahiru Munasinghe, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lahiru Munasinghe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lahiru Munasinghe 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 | 1,948 | 1,999 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,942 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 36 | 14 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 51.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lahiru Munasinghe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lahiru Munasinghe's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 89.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Munasinghe usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Munasinghe usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Munasinghe usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Munasinghe usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Munasinghe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 100.0% |
Lahiru Munasinghe's chess games
All 72 games by Lahiru Munasinghe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Gurbangeldi, Amangeldiyev | 2,004 | 9th World U16 Olympiad | E14 |
| Jul 2023 | Lakshita Randil | 1,915 | chT-SRI | D30 |
| Jul 2009 | Semuthu Pinto | 1,851 | ch-Asia U20 | D13 |
| Aug 2016 | Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana | 1,839 | 2nd Negombo Open | C02 |
| Nov 2010 | Deon Pretorius | 1,839 | 9th World U16 Olympiad | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
| 9th World U16 Olympiad | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 2nd Negombo Open | 2016 | 9 | 8 | 1,928 |
| 11th Kurunegala Open | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,767 |
| 11th Colombo Mercantile Open | 2023 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,896 |
| Delkanda Inter Club Team Championship | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lahiru Munasinghe's chess games?
72 games by Lahiru Munasinghe, from Jul 2008 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 Lahiru Munasinghe has played.
What does Lahiru Munasinghe play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Lahiru Munasinghe opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lahiru Munasinghe answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games).
What openings does Lahiru Munasinghe play as White?
As White, Lahiru Munasinghe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lahiru Munasinghe play as Black?
As Black, Lahiru Munasinghe most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Lahiru Munasinghe's FIDE rating?
Lahiru Munasinghe is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (May 2025).
How many games has Lahiru Munasinghe played?
Our database contains 72 games by Lahiru Munasinghe, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lahiru Munasinghe?
72 games by Lahiru Munasinghe 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.