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G M H Thilakarathne IM

Username: pendragon619

Location: Kurunegala

Playing Since: 2015-05-15 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1657
11W / 11L / 2D
Blitz: 2038
189W / 91L / 18D
Bullet: 2237
70W / 81L / 4D

Profile: International Master G M H Thilakarathne

Meet G M H Thilakarathne, a chess player whose very name sounds like a secret code only grandmasters can decipher. Titled as an International Master by FIDE, Thilakarathne has demonstrated not only deep strategic insight but also an uncanny ability to keep opponents on their toes — often wondering if his next move is brilliance or madness (spoiler: it’s usually brilliance).

A Journey Through the Ranks

Since 2015, IM Thilakarathne has been blitzing through the chess scene with an impressive rise in blitz ratings from around 1744 to a peak of 2419 in 2020—an elo rollercoaster with more ups than downs! His bullet game isn’t far behind, boasting a jaw-dropping top rating of 2517 in 2020, proving that whether it’s lightning-fast puzzles or deep tactical brawls, he’s got the moves.

Playing Style & Philosophy

Thilakarathne’s style is a blend of patience and ferocity. With an endgame frequency of nearly 70%, this player loves squeezing victories out of tense, drawn-out battles. Averaging over 62 moves for wins, he clearly prefers a marathon over a sprint. Early resignations? Barely a blip at 5.16%, so don’t expect him to give up — even when the odds look grim.

His tactical awareness is legendary: with an 83% comeback rate and a 97% win rate after losing a piece, Thilakarathne turns setbacks into setups for dazzling counterattacks. Opponents beware — underestimating him can lead to very unpleasant surprises.

Records, Streaks & Rivalries

With a blazing longest winning streak of 16 games, consistency is clearly part of his secret sauce. His favorite openings remain Top Secret — literally — where he boasts a 62.7% win rate in blitz over 346 games. Whether crushing an opponent or maintaining steady dominance, his results speak volumes.

When it comes to opponents, some chess adversaries have clearly tasted defeat more than once. Notably, he's undefeated against albertop1290, irfanupg, and poussinette1502 recently — perhaps they’re still trying to figure out how he does it.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • His best hour to play? Apparently midnight (0:00) boasts an 80% win rate — maybe he’s a night owl or a vampire strategist.
  • Tilt factor at a modest 7 — even when stakes are high, he keeps his cool better than your average cup of tea.
  • Despite lethal chess skills, once encountered an opponent nicknamed funnychessmonkey — who refused to take notes. What a monkey business!

In Conclusion

G M H Thilakarathne is not just a player; he’s a chess phenomenon with a solid blend of grit, brains, and a dash of mystery. Whether you're a fellow competitor or an aspiring enthusiast, keeping an eye on his games guarantees a masterclass in strategy, resilience, and the occasional clever twist worthy of a plot in a chess thriller.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
ichess_physics 18W / 10L / 0D
sureshtj 14W / 6L / 2D
monori123 8W / 5L / 0D
Cseke Ricsi 4W / 3L / 0D
janisnaglis84 3W / 0L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2038
2024 1984
2023 2237 1955 1657
2021 2281
2020 2237 2353 2008
2019 1932 2242 1800
2018 1825 2156
2017 1766 1993
2016 1826 1778
2015 1654 1744
Rating by Year201520162017201820192020202120232024202523531654YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 71.3
2024 3W / 0L / 0D 2W / 2L / 0D 49.1
2023 43W / 11L / 3D 47W / 10L / 1D 60.1
2021 1W / 1L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 60.2
2020 50W / 45L / 9D 40W / 46L / 10D 72.1
2019 13W / 9L / 2D 10W / 10L / 1D 74.0
2018 12W / 1L / 1D 8W / 8L / 1D 77.5
2017 21W / 14L / 0D 18W / 15L / 0D 42.7
2016 7W / 3L / 0D 7W / 3L / 2D 68.2
2015 18W / 13L / 0D 11W / 19L / 0D 59.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 156 71 81 4 45.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 346 217 110 19 62.7%
Queens Gambit Declined Catalan Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 52 23 22 7 44.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 2
Losing 7 0