Prepare against Vivash Ransara Samarakoon
United Kingdom · World #24,865 classical · FIDE ID 9982949
Our database contains 63 games by Vivash Ransara Samarakoon, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivash Ransara Samarakoon 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 | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,600 | 1,600 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,600 | 1,600 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 41.3% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.3% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Samarakoon usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Samarakoon usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Samarakoon usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's chess games
All 63 games by Vivash Ransara Samarakoon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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, 22 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Dan Waller | 2,117 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B38 |
| Feb 2024 | Shabir Okhai | 2,104 | 2nd Cambridge Open | C54 |
| Feb 2024 | Matthew J Payne | 2,089 | 2nd Cambridge Open | C02 |
| Apr 2024 | Stephen C V Prior | 2,012 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2024 | C89 |
| Nov 2023 | Eddie O'Connor | 1,953 | chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI U14 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,434 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,522 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| Glorney Cup U18 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,942 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's chess games?
63 games by Vivash Ransara Samarakoon, from Oct 2017 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 Vivash Ransara Samarakoon has played.
What does Vivash Ransara Samarakoon play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vivash Ransara Samarakoon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivash Ransara Samarakoon answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vivash Ransara Samarakoon play as White?
As White, Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivash Ransara Samarakoon play as Black?
As Black, Vivash Ransara Samarakoon most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Vivash Ransara Samarakoon's FIDE rating?
Vivash Ransara Samarakoon is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,600 in rapid and 1,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vivash Ransara Samarakoon played?
Our database contains 63 games by Vivash Ransara Samarakoon, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 15 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivash Ransara Samarakoon?
63 games by Vivash Ransara Samarakoon 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.