Prepare against S D Ranasinghe
WIM · LKA · World #77,338 classical · FIDE ID 9902651
When preparing against S D Ranasinghe, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 387 games by S D Ranasinghe, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find S D Ranasinghe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S D Ranasinghe 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 | 1,798 | 1,913 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,881 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,882 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 161 | 75 | 151 | 41.6% |
| As White | 190 | 93 | 38 | 59 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 197 | 68 | 37 | 92 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S D Ranasinghe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S D Ranasinghe's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 88 | 46.3% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 61 | 32.1% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 29 | 15.3% | 67.2% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ranasinghe usually continues g3 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ranasinghe usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ranasinghe usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ranasinghe usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Ranasinghe usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Ranasinghe usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 85.9% | 41.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 82.1% | 46.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 16.7% | 61.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
S D Ranasinghe's chess games
All 387 games by S D Ranasinghe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 161 wins, 75 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 22 | 13/2/7 | 59.1% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/1/26 | 28.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jose Felix Calvo Gonzalez | 2,198 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2021 | Mariam Danelia | 2,166 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | D61 |
| Nov 2014 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,157 | Colombo Grand Prix | A24 |
| Feb 2025 | Gerardo Fernandez Hernandez | 2,136 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Apr 2011 | R S Kalugampitiya | 2,132 | 1st Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2023 | 99 | 65 | 1,702 |
| chB-SRI w | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,591 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2008 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,909 |
| Asia zt 3.2 w | 2019 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-SRI B | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 1,722 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,992 |
| ch-SRI | 2014 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,795 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S D Ranasinghe's chess games?
387 games by S D Ranasinghe, from Apr 2007 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 S D Ranasinghe has played.
What does S D Ranasinghe play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, S D Ranasinghe opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S D Ranasinghe answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does S D Ranasinghe play as White?
As White, S D Ranasinghe's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 51.6% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S D Ranasinghe play as Black?
As Black, S D Ranasinghe most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is S D Ranasinghe's FIDE rating?
S D Ranasinghe is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Mar 2012).
How many games has S D Ranasinghe played?
Our database contains 387 games by S D Ranasinghe, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 75 draws, 151 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against S D Ranasinghe?
387 games by S D Ranasinghe 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.