Prepare against Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage
FM · LKA · World #13,217 classical · FIDE ID 9947876
When preparing against Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 291 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 | 291 | 102 | 55 | 134 | 35.1% |
| As White | 146 | 60 | 24 | 62 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 145 | 42 | 31 | 72 | 29.0% |
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 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 74.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 18.8% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.6% | 68.8% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues c4 (41.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Bf4 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 78.8% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.1% | 87.5% |
| h5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 87.2% | 35.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's chess games
All 291 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: 102 wins, 55 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aarav Dengla | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Mar 2025 | Reja Neer Manon | 2,431 | Asian Zonal zt 3.2 | E10 |
| Mar 2025 | Rahman Mohammad Fahad | 2,431 | Asian Zonal zt 3.2 | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| Mar 2026 | Mai Narva | 2,413 | Titled Tue | A64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 69 | 28 | 2,157 |
| 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 |
| Nugegoda Grand Prix 8th | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,868 |
| 1st Ninh Binh IM | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,047 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage's chess games?
291 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 144 games with White in our database, Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...h5 (3% 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 (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 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 (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 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 291 games by Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 55 draws, 134 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pesandu Rashmitha Liyanage?
291 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.