Prepare against Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda
WCM · LKA · World #79,131 classical · FIDE ID 29982502
When preparing against Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda 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 | 1,793 | 1,899 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,745 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,673 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 41.9% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Halangoda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Halangoda usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's chess games
All 31 games by Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | J M Theruni V Jayasundara | 1,831 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | D53 |
| Apr 2026 | Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera | 1,822 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | D92 |
| Apr 2026 | G A Senaree M I Gamaarachchi | 1,803 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | E04 |
| Apr 2026 | P Y S Hasansee | 1,778 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | D43 |
| Sep 2026 | Maliha Ali | 1,656 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | E34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,866 |
| ch-Asia U08 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,243 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 1st Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 | Classical | Girls | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,658 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,206 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,508 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's chess games?
31 games by Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda, from Jan 2023 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 Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda has played.
What does Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda play as White?
As White, Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda play as Black?
As Black, Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda's FIDE rating?
Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,673 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (May 2026).
How many games has Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda played?
Our database contains 31 games by Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda?
31 games by Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda 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.