S D Ranasinghe (aka sachiniranasinghe)
Woman International Master (WIM)
Meet S D Ranasinghe, a formidable force on the chessboard who proudly holds the distinguished title of Woman International Master (WIM), awarded by FIDE. With a strategic mind sharper than a freshly honed queen’s blade, Ranasinghe has navigated the labyrinth of chess with resilience, flair, and just the right amount of cheeky brilliance.
Since emerging on the scene in 2017, Ranasinghe's chess journey has been a rollercoaster of thrilling victories and valuable lessons from defeats. She started strong in bullet chess, crushing opponents with an impressive peak rating close to 1974 in early 2021, showing lightning-fast instincts that would make even Magnus nod in respect. Not to be pigeonholed, she excels in blitz and rapid formats too—with a blitz peak rating soaring above 2060 and rapid rating nearly touching 1930, demonstrating versatility and the ability to think quickly without losing sight of deep strategy.
It’s not merely about ratings and numbers; Ranasinghe’s playing style is a beautiful mix of tactical genius and endgame craftsman. With a comeback rate soaring nearly 75%, she’s the kind of player who turns a grim situation upside down and leaves opponents wondering what just happened. Her average winning game spans about 65 moves—as she patiently dismantles defenses, proving that chess is definitely a marathon, not a sprint.
Stats & Fun Facts
- Longest Winning Streak: 16 games (because when Ranasinghe’s on a roll, it’s a blitzkrieg!)
- Current Losing Streak: 5 games (even heroes have their off days)
- Win Rate Playing White: 52% (white’s lucky to have her)
- Win Rate Playing Black: 48% (black pieces beware!)
- Preferred Time of Day for Greatness: 2 PM (early afternoon brilliance strikes!)
Opening Repertoire: Top Secret
Like a master chef guarding her secret sauce, Ranasinghe’s opening strategies remain classified under the mysterious banner “Top Secret.” With thousands of games played under this stealth mode, opponents only know that it’s challenging and effective—having a bullet win rate near 48.5% and even better in rapid formats at over 57%.
Recent Notable Victory
On March 28, 2025, in a striking game against Ellinio1984, Ranasinghe showcased not just solid technique but supreme time management, winning on time after a tension-filled duel in the Van 't Kruijs Opening. If the clock is ticking, better hope you’re on her side!
Chess Personality
Known for a psychological tilt factor of 13 (which means she keeps her cool better than most), Ranasinghe embraces complex middlegames, loves endgames, and has a talent for clawing victories from almost lost positions. Her approach proves that chess isn’t just about machinations but also about heart and humor.
So if you’re lucky enough to face sachiniranasinghe online, prepare yourself for a battle full of cunning plans, tactical fireworks, and maybe a little unexpected checkmate out of nowhere. Because in the kingdom of 64 squares, Ranasinghe rules with wisdom, wit, and just a dash of whimsy.
Profile compiled with the data magic of chess statistics and a pinch of storytelling flair.