Prepare against M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake
CM · LKA · World #29,952 classical · FIDE ID 9967966
When preparing against M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 50 games by M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake 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 | 1,986 | 2,032 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,738 | 1,738 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 32.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gunathilake usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Gunathilake usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Gunathilake usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's chess games
All 50 games by M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Oliver Stubbs | 2,185 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | ? |
| Aug 2026 | Elgar,Tim | 2,180 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | E32 |
| Jul 2026 | Cheng,Louis | 2,122 | Sussex University Masters | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Sooraj M R | 2,119 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Tetsuaki Sanada | 2,021 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI U14 Girls | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,319 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,023 |
| Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,552 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,967 |
| Isle of Wight Open A | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,088 |
| ch-SRI B | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,454 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's chess games?
50 games by M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake, from Jan 2019 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 D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake has played.
What does M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake play as White?
As White, M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake play as Black?
As Black, M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake's FIDE rating?
M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Nov 2025).
How many games has M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake played?
Our database contains 50 games by M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake?
50 games by M D Vinuda Shenal Gunathilake 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.