Prepare against Sathsara Dissanayake
United Kingdom · World #48,568 classical · FIDE ID 343415792
Our database contains 82 games by Sathsara Dissanayake, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sathsara Dissanayake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sathsara Dissanayake 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 | 1,899 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,861 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,840 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 31 | 15 | 36 | 37.8% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 5 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sathsara Dissanayake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sathsara Dissanayake's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 48.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.7% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dissanayake usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Dissanayake usually continues c3 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Dissanayake usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Dissanayake usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 47.8% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Sathsara Dissanayake's chess games
All 82 games by Sathsara Dissanayake in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,232 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Caldwell,S | 2,146 | 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Martin Mitchell | 2,115 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D80 |
| Aug 2025 | Nicolas Skettos | 1,968 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C11 |
| Oct 2025 | Manvith Sandhu | 1,937 | Coventry Int. Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,066 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| ch-BCF U16 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,783 |
| ch-BCF U16 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,139 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sathsara Dissanayake's chess games?
82 games by Sathsara Dissanayake, from Aug 2023 to Aug 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 Sathsara Dissanayake has played.
What does Sathsara Dissanayake play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Sathsara Dissanayake opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sathsara Dissanayake answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sathsara Dissanayake play as White?
As White, Sathsara Dissanayake's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sathsara Dissanayake play as Black?
As Black, Sathsara Dissanayake most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Sathsara Dissanayake's FIDE rating?
Sathsara Dissanayake is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sathsara Dissanayake played?
Our database contains 82 games by Sathsara Dissanayake, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sathsara Dissanayake?
82 games by Sathsara Dissanayake 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.