Prepare against Sandali Kanishka Udagedara
LKA · World #129,196 classical · FIDE ID 9933948
When preparing against Sandali Kanishka Udagedara, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 64 games by Sandali Kanishka Udagedara, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandali Kanishka Udagedara 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 | 1,649 | 1,650 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,639 | 1,639 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,637 | 1,641 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 35.9% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 90.6% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Udagedara usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Udagedara usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Udagedara usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Udagedara usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Udagedara usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Udagedara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's chess games
All 64 games by Sandali Kanishka Udagedara in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Nelunika Methmani | 1,702 | ch-SRI w | E35 |
| May 2015 | Thinithi Sahanika Ranasinghe | 1,682 | chB-SRI w | A26 |
| Mar 2018 | T H D Niklesha Tharushi | 1,665 | chB-SRI w | A57 |
| May 2018 | Ashvini Pavalachandran | 1,632 | ch-SRI w | E92 |
| Mar 2018 | Tenara De Silva | 1,609 | chB-SRI w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2023 | 37 | 15.5 | 1,513 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 26 | 17.5 | 1,619 |
| Veyangoda Queenstar Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's chess games?
64 games by Sandali Kanishka Udagedara, from Dec 2013 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 Sandali Kanishka Udagedara has played.
What does Sandali Kanishka Udagedara play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Sandali Kanishka Udagedara opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandali Kanishka Udagedara answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sandali Kanishka Udagedara play as White?
As White, Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandali Kanishka Udagedara play as Black?
As Black, Sandali Kanishka Udagedara most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sandali Kanishka Udagedara's FIDE rating?
Sandali Kanishka Udagedara is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,639 in rapid and 1,637 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Sandali Kanishka Udagedara played?
Our database contains 64 games by Sandali Kanishka Udagedara, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandali Kanishka Udagedara?
64 games by Sandali Kanishka Udagedara 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.