Prepare against Vasanta Wettasinha
LKA · World #145,390 classical · FIDE ID 9904433
When preparing against Vasanta Wettasinha, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 88 games by Vasanta Wettasinha, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasanta Wettasinha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasanta Wettasinha 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 | 1,606 | 1,929 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,830 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,718 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 26 | 13 | 49 | 29.5% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasanta Wettasinha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasanta Wettasinha's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 57.8% | 36.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Wettasinha usually continues Nc3 (26.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wettasinha usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Wettasinha usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Wettasinha usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Wettasinha usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Wettasinha usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 36.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Vasanta Wettasinha's chess games
All 88 games by Vasanta Wettasinha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Gerald Moore | 2,169 | 6th London Classic Open | B06 |
| Dec 2015 | Jewel Anisuzzaman | 2,078 | 4th Al Ain Open | B01 |
| Dec 2014 | Zaki Harari | 2,074 | 6th London Classic Open | B07 |
| Dec 2014 | N. Jyothilal | 2,031 | 6th London Classic Open | D01 |
| Jan 2015 | Andreas Larsen | 2,010 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Devon Open | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,805 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,539 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 4th Al Ain Open | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,817 |
| 4th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 48th Torquay Open | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-SRI B | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasanta Wettasinha's chess games?
88 games by Vasanta Wettasinha, from Jul 2008 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 Vasanta Wettasinha has played.
What does Vasanta Wettasinha play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Vasanta Wettasinha opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasanta Wettasinha answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does Vasanta Wettasinha play as White?
As White, Vasanta Wettasinha's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasanta Wettasinha play as Black?
As Black, Vasanta Wettasinha most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Vasanta Wettasinha's FIDE rating?
Vasanta Wettasinha is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Vasanta Wettasinha played?
Our database contains 88 games by Vasanta Wettasinha, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 49 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasanta Wettasinha?
88 games by Vasanta Wettasinha 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.