Prepare against Niranga Kandearachchi
LKA · World #52,329 classical · FIDE ID 9905960
Our database contains 91 games by Niranga Kandearachchi, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niranga Kandearachchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niranga Kandearachchi 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 | 1,884 | 2,015 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,938 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 43 | 17 | 31 | 47.3% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 52.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niranga Kandearachchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niranga Kandearachchi's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 63.8% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 25.5% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kandearachchi usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Kandearachchi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Kandearachchi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kandearachchi usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kandearachchi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kandearachchi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Niranga Kandearachchi's chess games
All 91 games by Niranga Kandearachchi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Lakshan Fernando | 2,235 | Ambalangoda Dhamso Open 5th | B20 |
| Nov 2014 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,157 | Colombo Grand Prix | A94 |
| Aug 2017 | Romesh Weerawardane | 2,134 | ch-SRI | E11 |
| Mar 2014 | W C C Perera | 2,130 | ch-SRI | D31 |
| Mar 2014 | Prasanna Kurukulasuriya | 2,077 | ch-SRI | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2017 | 37 | 19 | 2,028 |
| ch-SRI B | 2020 | 23 | 13 | 1,876 |
| Colombo Grand Prix | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,929 |
| 2nd Negombo Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,619 |
| 11th Colombo Mercantile Open | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1,853 |
| Ambalangoda Dhamso Open 5th | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1,829 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niranga Kandearachchi's chess games?
91 games by Niranga Kandearachchi, from Jul 2008 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 Niranga Kandearachchi has played.
What does Niranga Kandearachchi play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Niranga Kandearachchi opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niranga Kandearachchi answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Niranga Kandearachchi play as White?
As White, Niranga Kandearachchi's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niranga Kandearachchi play as Black?
As Black, Niranga Kandearachchi most often plays: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Niranga Kandearachchi's FIDE rating?
Niranga Kandearachchi is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Niranga Kandearachchi played?
Our database contains 91 games by Niranga Kandearachchi, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niranga Kandearachchi?
91 games by Niranga Kandearachchi 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.