Prepare against M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha
FM · LKA · World #20,509 classical · FIDE ID 9916148
Our database contains 211 games by M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha 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 | 2,053 | 2,238 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,086 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,086 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 81 | 70 | 60 | 38.4% |
| As White | 107 | 45 | 29 | 33 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 104 | 36 | 41 | 27 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 98.1% | 56.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Piyumantha usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Piyumantha usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Piyumantha usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Piyumantha usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 70.0% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 88.9% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's chess games
All 211 games by M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 81 wins, 70 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 39 | 21/10/8 | 53.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,438 | Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | D38 |
| Sep 2018 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 2,425 | 57th Wch U20 | E33 |
| Aug 2021 | Tuvshintugs Batchimeg | 2,355 | Sheikh Kamal Online Inv | E43 |
| Nov 2018 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,326 | World ol U16 | E33 |
| Dec 2018 | Richard Mladek | 2,312 | World ol U16 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2018 | 38 | 20 | 2,038 |
| ch-SRI B | 2022 | 34 | 23.5 | 1,930 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,223 |
| Dhaka Sheikh Hasina Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's chess games?
211 games by M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha, from Jul 2011 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 M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha has played.
What does M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha play as White?
As White, M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha play as Black?
As Black, M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha's FIDE rating?
M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Mar 2021).
How many games has M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha played?
Our database contains 211 games by M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 70 draws, 60 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha?
211 games by M Sasith Nipun Piyumantha 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.