Prepare against Sunil Weeramantry
FM · LKA · World #52,632 classical · FIDE ID 9900055
Our database contains 487 games by Sunil Weeramantry, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sunil Weeramantry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sunil Weeramantry 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 | 1,883 | 2,258 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,126 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,126 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 197 | 73 | 217 | 40.5% |
| As White | 241 | 111 | 40 | 90 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 246 | 86 | 33 | 127 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sunil Weeramantry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sunil Weeramantry's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 240 | 99.6% | 54.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Weeramantry usually continues Nc3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Weeramantry usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Weeramantry usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Weeramantry usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 99 | 85.3% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 89.3% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Sunil Weeramantry's chess games
All 487 games by Sunil Weeramantry in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 197 wins, 73 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 97 | 48/12/37 | 49.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 5/6/13 | 20.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 94 | 33/10/51 | 35.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 12/1/17 | 40.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Dmitry Zilberstein | 2,500 | US Open 1997 | E61 |
| Feb 2002 | Kumi Bradshaw | 2,497 | Bermuda Open | C41 |
| Jan 1988 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,455 | 89th US Open | B09 |
| Jan 1996 | Eduard Gufeld | 2,445 | 24th World Open | B09 |
| Jan 1993 | Anthony Saidy | 2,410 | 29th American Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Masters 4th | 1994 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,332 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,252 |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 14 | 10 | 2,527 |
| New York Open | 1997 | 13 | 3 | 2,225 |
| ch-Nassau CC | 1996 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,398 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,356 |
| 96th US Open | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,375 |
| 95th US Open | 1994 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sunil Weeramantry's chess games?
487 games by Sunil Weeramantry, from Apr 2003 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 Sunil Weeramantry has played.
What does Sunil Weeramantry play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Sunil Weeramantry opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sunil Weeramantry answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sunil Weeramantry play as White?
As White, Sunil Weeramantry's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (97 games, 49.5% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sunil Weeramantry play as Black?
As Black, Sunil Weeramantry most often plays: Pirc Defense (94 games, 35.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Sunil Weeramantry's FIDE rating?
Sunil Weeramantry is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Sunil Weeramantry played?
Our database contains 487 games by Sunil Weeramantry, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 73 draws, 217 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sunil Weeramantry?
487 games by Sunil Weeramantry 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.