Prepare against Romesh Weerawardane
IM · LKA · World #34,996 classical · FIDE ID 9900373
Our database contains 251 games by Romesh Weerawardane, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romesh Weerawardane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romesh Weerawardane 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 | 1,959 | 2,203 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,118 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,143 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 105 | 55 | 91 | 41.8% |
| As White | 124 | 60 | 26 | 38 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 127 | 45 | 29 | 53 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romesh Weerawardane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romesh Weerawardane's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 46 | 37.1% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.9% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Weerawardane usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Weerawardane usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Weerawardane usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Weerawardane usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Weerawardane usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Weerawardane usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 58.2% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 32.7% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Romesh Weerawardane's chess games
All 251 games by Romesh Weerawardane in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 55 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Zendan Al-Zendani | 2,360 | 4th Incheon Open | B51 |
| Jul 2013 | Ibrahim Mohamed Khouri | 2,236 | 4th Incheon Open | B77 |
| Oct 2010 | Steven Male Kawuma | 2,203 | Olympiad-39 | B06 |
| Sep 2016 | Alexei Tapia Ostolaza | 2,183 | Olympiad-42 | D15 |
| Jul 2020 | Minul Sanjula Doluweera | 2,172 | 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2023 | 89 | 52 | 2,042 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 21 | 14 | 1,853 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,004 |
| 7th Nugegoda Sri Lanka GP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,936 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| Colombo Grand Prix | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| 18th chT-Asia | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,174 |
| Asia Cup | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romesh Weerawardane's chess games?
251 games by Romesh Weerawardane, from Apr 2003 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 Romesh Weerawardane has played.
What does Romesh Weerawardane play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Romesh Weerawardane opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romesh Weerawardane answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Romesh Weerawardane play as White?
As White, Romesh Weerawardane's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romesh Weerawardane play as Black?
As Black, Romesh Weerawardane most often plays: Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Romesh Weerawardane's FIDE rating?
Romesh Weerawardane is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Romesh Weerawardane played?
Our database contains 251 games by Romesh Weerawardane, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 55 draws, 91 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romesh Weerawardane?
251 games by Romesh Weerawardane 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.