Prepare against Minul Sanjula Doluweera
FM · LKA · World #14,293 classical · FIDE ID 9910760
When preparing against Minul Sanjula Doluweera, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Minul Sanjula Doluweera, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Minul Sanjula Doluweera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minul Sanjula Doluweera 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 | 2,113 | 2,255 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 131 | 80 | 104 | 41.6% |
| As White | 153 | 71 | 37 | 45 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 162 | 60 | 43 | 59 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Minul Sanjula Doluweera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Minul Sanjula Doluweera's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 68.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 41 | 26.8% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Doluweera usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Doluweera usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Doluweera usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Doluweera usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Doluweera usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Doluweera usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 72 | 80.9% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 12.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 60.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 38.0% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Minul Sanjula Doluweera's chess games
All 315 games by Minul Sanjula Doluweera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 131 wins, 80 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Seyed Khalil Mousavi | 2,540 | Asia-Oceania Uni | D32 |
| Mar 2021 | Omer Reshef | 2,495 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | D10 |
| Dec 2022 | Arash Daghli | 2,472 | Asia-Oceania Uni | B11 |
| Nov 2017 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,461 | 56th Wch U20 | A50 |
| Sep 2020 | Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh | 2,445 | Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2020 | 51 | 32.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-SRI B | 2020 | 34 | 22 | 1,971 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,987 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 6 | 2,138 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,239 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,332 |
| Nugegoda Grand Prix 8th | 2021 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minul Sanjula Doluweera's chess games?
315 games by Minul Sanjula Doluweera, from Jan 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 Minul Sanjula Doluweera has played.
What does Minul Sanjula Doluweera play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Minul Sanjula Doluweera opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minul Sanjula Doluweera answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Minul Sanjula Doluweera play as White?
As White, Minul Sanjula Doluweera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minul Sanjula Doluweera play as Black?
As Black, Minul Sanjula Doluweera most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Minul Sanjula Doluweera's FIDE rating?
Minul Sanjula Doluweera is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Minul Sanjula Doluweera played?
Our database contains 315 games by Minul Sanjula Doluweera, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 80 draws, 104 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minul Sanjula Doluweera?
315 games by Minul Sanjula Doluweera 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.