Prepare against Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana
LKA · World #53,183 classical · FIDE ID 9909001
When preparing against Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 94 games by Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana 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 | 1,881 | 1,926 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,929 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,877 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 47 | 23 | 24 | 50.0% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 56.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 56.0% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.0% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Liyanapathirana usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Liyanapathirana usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Liyanapathirana usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Liyanapathirana usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Liyanapathirana usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Liyanapathirana usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's chess games
All 94 games by Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 47 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Chamil Priyankara | 2,039 | 2nd Negombo Open | B21 |
| Mar 2020 | Kevin Ranidu Silva | 1,964 | ch-SRI B | E69 |
| Nov 2022 | Mohamed Nabil Nazar | 1,961 | Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | G T D M Premachandra | 1,915 | chT-SRI | A19 |
| Jun 2015 | Asela Prabajith | 1,845 | ch-SRI B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 31 | 14.5 | 1,739 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,809 |
| 2nd Negombo Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,898 |
| Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 8th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,777 |
| Veyangoda Queenstar Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,739 |
| Ambalangoda Dhamso Open 5th | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1,807 |
| Ambalangoda Dhamso Open 6th | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's chess games?
94 games by Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana, from Jul 2009 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 Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana has played.
What does Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana play as White?
As White, Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana play as Black?
As Black, Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana's FIDE rating?
Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana played?
Our database contains 94 games by Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana?
94 games by Pasan Vindula Liyanapathirana 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.