Prepare against Raguparan Ilampoornan
LKA · World #67,167 classical · FIDE ID 9917241
When preparing against Raguparan Ilampoornan, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Raguparan Ilampoornan, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raguparan Ilampoornan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raguparan Ilampoornan 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 | 1,831 | 1,989 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raguparan Ilampoornan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raguparan Ilampoornan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ilampoornan usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ilampoornan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ilampoornan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ilampoornan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Raguparan Ilampoornan's chess games
All 37 games by Raguparan Ilampoornan in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Isuru Alahakoon | 2,099 | ch-SRI | A40 |
| Dec 2017 | Dhahir Habeeb Moazaz | 2,046 | World ol U16 | D45 |
| Jul 2019 | Chandana Wijekoon | 1,889 | ch-SRI | D20 |
| Jul 2019 | LMST De Silva | 1,871 | ch-SRI | C11 |
| Jul 2019 | M A N Danushka | 1,851 | ch-SRI | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 1,538 |
| ch-SRI | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,916 |
| World ol U16 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raguparan Ilampoornan's chess games?
37 games by Raguparan Ilampoornan, from Feb 2014 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 Raguparan Ilampoornan has played.
What does Raguparan Ilampoornan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Raguparan Ilampoornan opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raguparan Ilampoornan answers 1...e6 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raguparan Ilampoornan play as White?
As White, Raguparan Ilampoornan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raguparan Ilampoornan play as Black?
As Black, Raguparan Ilampoornan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Raguparan Ilampoornan's FIDE rating?
Raguparan Ilampoornan is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Raguparan Ilampoornan played?
Our database contains 37 games by Raguparan Ilampoornan, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raguparan Ilampoornan?
37 games by Raguparan Ilampoornan 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.