Prepare against M A A H Rathnayake

LKA · World #34,965 classical · FIDE ID 9912975

When preparing against M A A H Rathnayake, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 30 games by M A A H Rathnayake, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M A A H Rathnayake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M A A H Rathnayake 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M A A H Rathnayake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M A A H Rathnayake's side.

First moves as White (14 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
  • …c5 (29% of these games) — Rathnayake usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
  • …e6 (21% of these games) — Rathnayake usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …d6 (14% of these games) — Rathnayake usually continues d4 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

M A A H Rathnayake's chess games

All 30 games by M A A H Rathnayake in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find M A A H Rathnayake's chess games?

30 games by M A A H Rathnayake, from Jul 2010 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 M A A H Rathnayake has played.

What does M A A H Rathnayake play on the first move as White?

Across 14 games with White in our database, M A A H Rathnayake opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M A A H Rathnayake answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does M A A H Rathnayake play as White?

As White, M A A H Rathnayake's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does M A A H Rathnayake play as Black?

As Black, M A A H Rathnayake most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.

What is M A A H Rathnayake's FIDE rating?

M A A H Rathnayake is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Apr 2017).

How many games has M A A H Rathnayake played?

Our database contains 30 games by M A A H Rathnayake, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses (53.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against M A A H Rathnayake?

30 games by M A A H Rathnayake 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.

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