Prepare against Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage
FM · LKA · World #13,217 classical · FIDE ID 9947876
When preparing against Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage 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 | 2,126 | 2,172 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,086 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 116 | 57 | 161 | 34.7% |
| As White | 169 | 68 | 25 | 76 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 165 | 48 | 32 | 85 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 75.4% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 17.4% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 6.0% | 65.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues c4 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 79.7% | 38.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.4% | 87.5% |
| h5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's chess games
All 334 games by Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 116 wins, 57 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Goldin | 2,514 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | E65 |
| Mar 2026 | Aarav Dengla | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,465 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B23 |
| Mar 2025 | Rahman Mohammad Fahad | 2,431 | Asian Zonal zt 3.2 | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Reja Neer Manon | 2,431 | Asian Zonal zt 3.2 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 83 | 31.5 | 2,119 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 38 | 12.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-SRI | 2024 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,847 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Nugegoda Grand Prix 8th | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,868 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 1st Ninh Binh IM | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's chess games?
334 games by Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage has played.
What does Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...h5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage play as White?
As White, Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage play as Black?
As Black, Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's FIDE rating?
Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage played?
Our database contains 334 games by Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 57 draws, 161 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage?
334 games by Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage 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.