Prepare against Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna
CM · LKA · World #7,745 classical · FIDE ID 29981905
When preparing against Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna 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 | 2,211 | 2,211 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,116 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 103 | 54 | 112 | 38.3% |
| As White | 131 | 56 | 29 | 46 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 138 | 47 | 25 | 66 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 94.7% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Wijerathna usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wijerathna usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wijerathna usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wijerathna usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Wijerathna usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Wijerathna usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 96.8% | 44.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 91.1% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's chess games
All 269 games by Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Sep 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: 103 wins, 54 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,470 | Titled Tue Early | E40 |
| May 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| May 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| May 2025 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 164 | 75.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-SRI | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1,908 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,113 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,258 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,007 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,150 |
| 15th Kandy Open International Chess Festival - 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,063 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B14 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's chess games?
269 games by Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna, from Feb 2023 to Sep 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 Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna has played.
What does Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna play as White?
As White, Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna play as Black?
As Black, Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna's FIDE rating?
Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna played?
Our database contains 269 games by Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 54 draws, 112 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna?
269 games by Vinuka Dihain Wijerathna 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.