Prepare against T H D Niklesha Tharushi
WCM · LKA · World #57,748 classical · FIDE ID 9918264
When preparing against T H D Niklesha Tharushi, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,077 games by T H D Niklesha Tharushi, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find T H D Niklesha Tharushi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout T H D Niklesha Tharushi 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 | 1,864 | 1,874 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,706 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,805 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,077 | 343 | 105 | 629 | 31.8% |
| As White | 536 | 186 | 46 | 304 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 541 | 157 | 59 | 325 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of T H D Niklesha Tharushi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from T H D Niklesha Tharushi's side.
First moves as White (536 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 311 | 58.0% | 30.9% |
| d4 | 210 | 39.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 2.4% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 30.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tharushi usually continues Nf3 (33.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tharushi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tharushi usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tharushi usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tharushi usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tharushi usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 188 | 68.9% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 77 | 28.2% | 23.4% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 75.3% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 37 | 21.3% | 31.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
T H D Niklesha Tharushi's chess games
All 1,077 games by T H D Niklesha Tharushi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 343 wins, 105 draws, 629 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 47 | 16/0/31 | 34.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 22/8/8 | 57.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 12/0/11 | 52.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/0/12 | 36.8% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 1/0/14 | 6.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 57 | 23/4/30 | 40.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 19/3/29 | 37.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/4/20 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/3/12 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 6/0/21 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 5/2/17 | 20.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Gregory Shahade | 2,476 | Titled Tue | D87 |
| Jul 2021 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | Titled Tue | B34 |
| Feb 2024 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Sep 2021 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,414 | Titled Tue | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 805 | 228.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-SRI w | 2024 | 88 | 56 | 1,666 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 47 | 30.5 | 1,545 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,730 |
| Nugegoda SRI GP w 2nd | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,642 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| ch-World School U13 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,869 |
| Asia Nations online Cup w | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find T H D Niklesha Tharushi's chess games?
1,077 games by T H D Niklesha Tharushi, from Sep 2012 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 T H D Niklesha Tharushi has played.
What does T H D Niklesha Tharushi play on the first move as White?
Across 536 games with White in our database, T H D Niklesha Tharushi opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, T H D Niklesha Tharushi answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does T H D Niklesha Tharushi play as White?
As White, T H D Niklesha Tharushi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 48.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 536 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does T H D Niklesha Tharushi play as Black?
As Black, T H D Niklesha Tharushi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 541 games.
What is T H D Niklesha Tharushi's FIDE rating?
T H D Niklesha Tharushi is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Mar 2025).
How many games has T H D Niklesha Tharushi played?
Our database contains 1,077 games by T H D Niklesha Tharushi, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 105 draws, 629 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against T H D Niklesha Tharushi?
1,077 games by T H D Niklesha Tharushi 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.