Prepare against Sayum Rupasinghe
Australia · World #29,623 classical · FIDE ID 3231313
When preparing against Sayum Rupasinghe, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sayum Rupasinghe, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sayum Rupasinghe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sayum Rupasinghe 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 | 1,988 | 1,988 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,881 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,945 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 844 rated games against 466 different opponents, across 102 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 313 | 137 | 62 | 114 | 43.8% | 1,724 | 1,729 | 10 |
| Rapid | 129 | 74 | 11 | 44 | 57.4% | 1,595 | 1,685 | 12 |
| Blitz | 402 | 207 | 31 | 164 | 51.5% | 1,702 | 1,731 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 313 | 92 | 43 | 178 | 29.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 290 | 189 | 44 | 57 | 65.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 24 vs CM · 8 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 102 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,963 | 2,007 |
| 2025 | 61 | 30 | 9 | 22 | 1,864 | 1,905 |
| 2024 | 112 | 56 | 21 | 35 | 1,778 | 1,848 |
| 2023 | 142 | 81 | 21 | 40 | 1,710 | 1,813 |
| 2022 | 79 | 41 | 10 | 28 | 1,610 | 1,649 |
| 2021 | 100 | 53 | 10 | 37 | 1,699 | 1,710 |
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,761 | 1,818 |
| 2019 | 136 | 66 | 16 | 54 | 1,573 | 1,559 |
| 2018 | 84 | 35 | 8 | 41 | 1,667 | 1,550 |
| 2017 | 76 | 33 | 5 | 38 | 1,671 | 1,640 |
| 2016 | 36 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 1,177 | 977 |
Where Sayum Rupasinghe has played
Australia (98) · New Zealand (3) · Sri Lanka (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sayum Rupasinghe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sayum Rupasinghe's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 58.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rupasinghe usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rupasinghe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rupasinghe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rupasinghe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rupasinghe usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Sayum Rupasinghe's chess games
All 30 games by Sayum Rupasinghe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sterling Bayaca | 2,186 | ch-Sydney | A34 |
| Jan 2026 | Masaki Horikawa | 1,966 | 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Charles Fu | 1,875 | 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Larry Cheng | 1,759 | 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | B40 |
| Jan 2018 | Bob Quek | 1,573 | ch-AUS Major | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Eastern Asia U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,069 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,388 |
| 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
| ch-Sydney | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,231 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,695 |
| Sydney Chess Championship | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sayum Rupasinghe's chess games?
30 games by Sayum Rupasinghe, from Oct 2016 to Oct 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 Sayum Rupasinghe has played.
What does Sayum Rupasinghe play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sayum Rupasinghe opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sayum Rupasinghe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sayum Rupasinghe play as White?
As White, Sayum Rupasinghe's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sayum Rupasinghe play as Black?
As Black, Sayum Rupasinghe most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Sayum Rupasinghe's FIDE rating?
Sayum Rupasinghe is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Sayum Rupasinghe played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sayum Rupasinghe, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sayum Rupasinghe?
30 games by Sayum Rupasinghe 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.