Prepare against Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera
WCM · LKA · World #86,036 classical · FIDE ID 9917314
When preparing against Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera 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 | 1,770 | 1,850 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,745 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,728 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 82 | 59 | 66 | 39.6% |
| As White | 107 | 44 | 34 | 29 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 100 | 38 | 25 | 37 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 95.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 44.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's chess games
All 207 games by Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 82 wins, 59 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Deep Sengupta | 2,500 | ch-Commonwealth 2324 | A40 |
| Oct 2019 | Kotia Tanishka | 2,090 | 37th Wch U20 Girls | B22 |
| Nov 2017 | Marija Sibajeva | 2,016 | 35th Wch U20 Girls | D27 |
| Nov 2022 | Isuru Alahakoon | 1,984 | ch-Commonwealth | E01 |
| Nov 2017 | Esperanca Caxita | 1,865 | 35th Wch U20 Girls | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2023 | 76 | 48.5 | 1,681 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 50 | 32.5 | 1,577 |
| 37th Wch U20 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| 35th Wch U20 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,637 |
| ch-Asia U14 Girls | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,652 |
| Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's chess games?
207 games by Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera, from Jun 2013 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 Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera has played.
What does Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera play as White?
As White, Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera play as Black?
As Black, Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera's FIDE rating?
Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera played?
Our database contains 207 games by Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 59 draws, 66 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera?
207 games by Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera 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.