Prepare against Y Jayaweera
LKA · World #59,458 classical · FIDE ID 9900616
Our database contains 115 games by Y Jayaweera, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Y Jayaweera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Y Jayaweera 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 | 1,858 | 1,929 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,777 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,825 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 53 | 28 | 34 | 46.1% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 14 | 19 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Y Jayaweera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Y Jayaweera's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 86.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.2% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jayaweera usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 90.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Y Jayaweera's chess games
All 115 games by Y Jayaweera in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 53 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,097 | ch-SRI B | A16 |
| Mar 2020 | R K T Dissanayake | 2,015 | ch-SRI B | B94 |
| Apr 2023 | G W D M Dabarera | 1,956 | ch-SRI | B07 |
| May 2024 | Isuru Alahakoon | 1,919 | 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | A32 |
| Apr 2023 | K P R N Samaranayake | 1,916 | ch-SRI | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 29 | 15.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-SRI | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1,888 |
| 3rd Negombo Open | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,665 |
| 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,884 |
| 6th Nugegoda GP | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 2nd Negombo Open | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,806 |
| 4th Negambo Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,579 |
| 8th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Y Jayaweera's chess games?
115 games by Y Jayaweera, from Oct 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 Y Jayaweera has played.
What does Y Jayaweera play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Y Jayaweera opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Y Jayaweera answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Y Jayaweera play as White?
As White, Y Jayaweera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Y Jayaweera play as Black?
As Black, Y Jayaweera most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Y Jayaweera's FIDE rating?
Y Jayaweera is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Y Jayaweera played?
Our database contains 115 games by Y Jayaweera, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Y Jayaweera?
115 games by Y Jayaweera 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.