Prepare against Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage
IM · LKA · World #832 classical · FIDE ID 9915834
When preparing against Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 2,158 games by Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ranindu Dilshan 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 | 2,469 | 2,469 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,286 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,304 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,158 | 1,025 | 351 | 782 | 47.5% |
| As White | 1,102 | 535 | 188 | 379 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 1,056 | 490 | 163 | 403 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's side.
First moves as White (1,102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 783 | 71.1% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 180 | 16.3% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 7.8% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 47 | 4.3% | 69.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues d4 (58.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Nc3 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Liyanage usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (486 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 209 | 43.0% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 108 | 22.2% | 45.4% |
| e6 | 89 | 18.3% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 74 | 15.2% | 66.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 229 | 66.2% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 106 | 30.6% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.3% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's chess games
All 2,158 games by Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 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: 1,025 wins, 351 draws, 782 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 95 | 41/14/40 | 43.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 81 | 35/17/29 | 43.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 69 | 40/8/21 | 58.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 45 | 25/3/17 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 17/7/20 | 38.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 18/9/15 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 38 | 26/6/6 | 68.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 36 | 19/5/12 | 52.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/4/16 | 39.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 30 | 17/4/9 | 56.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 90 | 39/11/40 | 43.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 84 | 34/18/32 | 40.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 78 | 49/7/22 | 62.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 66 | 42/8/16 | 63.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 30/3/22 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 46 | 17/8/21 | 37.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 36 | 16/8/12 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 35 | 19/3/13 | 54.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 11/9/14 | 32.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 31 | 10/5/16 | 32.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jan 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | B09 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,687 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B90 |
| Oct 2020 | Gata Kamsky | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,196 | 649.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-SRI | 2024 | 78 | 57 | 2,076 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 29 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-SRI B | 2020 | 26 | 17 | 1,918 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 21 | 14 | 2,360 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,354 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,488 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's chess games?
2,158 games by Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, from Jan 2012 to Sep 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 Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage has played.
What does Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage play on the first move as White?
Across 1,102 games with White in our database, Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage play as White?
As White, Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (81 games, 43.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (69 games, 58.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage play as Black?
As Black, Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage most often plays: Indian Defense (90 games, 43.3% win rate); Catalan (84 games, 40.5% win rate); Modern Defense (78 games, 62.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,056 games.
What is Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage's FIDE rating?
Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage is currently rated 2,469 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,469 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage played?
Our database contains 2,158 games by Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,025 wins, 351 draws, 782 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage?
2,158 games by Ranindu Dilshan 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.