Prepare against N P G Sithija Lahiru
LKA · World #59,167 classical · FIDE ID 9907416
When preparing against N P G Sithija Lahiru, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by N P G Sithija Lahiru, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find N P G Sithija Lahiru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout N P G Sithija Lahiru 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 | 1,859 | 1,895 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 52.9% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 61.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of N P G Sithija Lahiru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from N P G Sithija Lahiru's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lahiru usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lahiru usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Lahiru usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lahiru usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Lahiru usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
N P G Sithija Lahiru's chess games
All 34 games by N P G Sithija Lahiru in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Romesh Weerawardane | 2,096 | ch-SRI B | E06 |
| Jul 2023 | PK Udith Madusank Jayasundara | 1,938 | chT-SRI | B87 |
| Jul 2023 | Kasun M. Wimalasuriya | 1,781 | chT-SRI | B22 |
| Dec 2022 | Yung Kang Jerome Chan | 1,753 | Asia-Oceania Uni | B90 |
| Mar 2022 | D Lahiru Manuranga | 1,550 | ch-SRI B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,756 |
| Asia-Oceania Uni | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,221 |
| 2nd Negombo Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,556 |
| chT-SRI | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 2,115 |
| ch-Asian Schools U15 12th Blitz | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find N P G Sithija Lahiru's chess games?
34 games by N P G Sithija Lahiru, from Mar 2010 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 N P G Sithija Lahiru has played.
What does N P G Sithija Lahiru play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, N P G Sithija Lahiru opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, N P G Sithija Lahiru answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does N P G Sithija Lahiru play as White?
As White, N P G Sithija Lahiru's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does N P G Sithija Lahiru play as Black?
As Black, N P G Sithija Lahiru most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is N P G Sithija Lahiru's FIDE rating?
N P G Sithija Lahiru is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Apr 2024).
How many games has N P G Sithija Lahiru played?
Our database contains 34 games by N P G Sithija Lahiru, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against N P G Sithija Lahiru?
34 games by N P G Sithija Lahiru 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.