Prepare against R S Kalugampitiya
FM · LKA · World #18,991 classical · FIDE ID 9901124
When preparing against R S Kalugampitiya, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 142 games by R S Kalugampitiya, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find R S Kalugampitiya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout R S Kalugampitiya 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 | 2,066 | 2,164 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,145 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,171 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 55 | 30 | 57 | 38.7% |
| As White | 74 | 32 | 17 | 25 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 23 | 13 | 32 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of R S Kalugampitiya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from R S Kalugampitiya's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 66.2% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 24.3% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Kalugampitiya usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kalugampitiya usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kalugampitiya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Kalugampitiya usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kalugampitiya usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 75.0% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
R S Kalugampitiya's chess games
All 142 games by R S Kalugampitiya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 55 wins, 30 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | John Paul Gomez | 2,463 | chT-ASIA rapid 5th | B35 |
| Sep 2017 | Saparmyrat Atabayev | 2,437 | chT-Asia blitz 5th | B43 |
| Nov 2017 | Oliver Kniest | 2,300 | 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E32 |
| Nov 2017 | Karsten Schuster | 2,291 | 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B19 |
| Dec 2009 | Yahya Faraj | 2,249 | chT-Asia 16th Tata Steel | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2016 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-SRI B | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| 18th chT-Asia | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,268 |
| 26th Universiad Men | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,094 |
| 1st Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| 11th WUCC Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,147 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find R S Kalugampitiya's chess games?
142 games by R S Kalugampitiya, from Jan 2005 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 R S Kalugampitiya has played.
What does R S Kalugampitiya play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, R S Kalugampitiya opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, R S Kalugampitiya answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does R S Kalugampitiya play as White?
As White, R S Kalugampitiya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does R S Kalugampitiya play as Black?
As Black, R S Kalugampitiya most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is R S Kalugampitiya's FIDE rating?
R S Kalugampitiya is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Jul 2022).
How many games has R S Kalugampitiya played?
Our database contains 142 games by R S Kalugampitiya, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 30 draws, 57 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against R S Kalugampitiya?
142 games by R S Kalugampitiya 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.