Prepare against Rowan Willathgamuwa
CM · Australia · World #21,739 classical · FIDE ID 3214176
Our database contains 138 games by Rowan Willathgamuwa, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rowan Willathgamuwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rowan Willathgamuwa 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 | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 46 | 26 | 66 | 33.3% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 19 | 14 | 39 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rowan Willathgamuwa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rowan Willathgamuwa's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 59.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Willathgamuwa usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Willathgamuwa usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Willathgamuwa usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Willathgamuwa usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Willathgamuwa usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Willathgamuwa usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 45.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 34.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 80.0% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Rowan Willathgamuwa's chess games
All 138 games by Rowan Willathgamuwa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 46 wins, 26 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Filip Pavic | 2,228 | 56th Wch U20 | A37 |
| Nov 2017 | Martin Schweighoffer | 2,123 | 56th Wch U20 | B26 |
| Jan 2018 | Kevin Willathgamuwa | 2,113 | ch-AUS | A11 |
| Nov 2017 | Gabriele Lumachi | 2,111 | 56th Wch U20 | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Michele Donati | 1,978 | 56th Wch U20 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U12 Open | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,111 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,659 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,088 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,614 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,747 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,204 |
| ch-AUS | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,962 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rowan Willathgamuwa's chess games?
138 games by Rowan Willathgamuwa, from Jul 2011 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 Rowan Willathgamuwa has played.
What does Rowan Willathgamuwa play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Rowan Willathgamuwa opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rowan Willathgamuwa answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Rowan Willathgamuwa play as White?
As White, Rowan Willathgamuwa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rowan Willathgamuwa play as Black?
As Black, Rowan Willathgamuwa most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Rowan Willathgamuwa's FIDE rating?
Rowan Willathgamuwa is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rowan Willathgamuwa played?
Our database contains 138 games by Rowan Willathgamuwa, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 26 draws, 66 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rowan Willathgamuwa?
138 games by Rowan Willathgamuwa 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.