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buddika amarasinghe CM

SkippingLaptop colombo Since 2019 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
48.8%- 46.8%- 4.4%
Daily 1605 89W 31L 4D
Rapid 2200 51W 10L 0D
Blitz 2289 350W 465L 49D
Bullet 2446 287W 238L 17D

buddika amarasinghe (SkippingLaptop) — Candidate Master

buddika amarasinghe is a titled Candidate Master and a fierce online competitor best known for blistering Bullet play. Competitive, creative and a little cheeky at the board, Buddika mixes sharp opening tricks (the Amar Gambit is practically a signature) with gritty endgame tenacity.

Career highlights

  • FIDE title: Candidate Master.
  • Preferred time control: Bullet — a fierce specialist who often thrives in lightning games.
  • Peak achievements: 2477 (2025-08-07) and 2457 (2025-05-23) underline top-form milestones (see chart for recent Bullet trend).
  • Notable run: a longest winning streak of 32 games; currently on a 6-game losing streak (a reminder that even champions have coffee-less days).
  • Representative opponent: lots of games vs sumit_2018 — a rivalry with many decisive encounters.
  • Interactive rating snapshot:
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Playing style & stats

Bud­di­ka blends tactical flair with surprisingly patient endgames. He prefers fast time controls but shows depth in longer games too.

  • Win/loss/draw totals (all-time by time control): Blitz (W345 / L477 / D46), Bullet (W279 / L231 / D17), Rapid (W62 / L22 / D6), Daily (W102 / L33 / D4).
  • Strengths: high Endgame Frequency (~73%), strong Comeback Rate (~77%), and a tendency to grind out long wins (Avg moves per win ≈ 62).
  • Tactical notes: WinRateAfterLosingPiece ~45% — don’t count him out after a blunder.
  • Psychology & rhythm: Best time of day to play — around 11:00. Tilt Factor ~32 (keeps it human).

Favorite openings & repertoire

Bud­di­ka has eclectic tastes: both sound defenses and cheeky gambits turn up frequently. Success rates below reflect many online skirmishes.

  • Bullet specialties: Amar Gambit (many wins), French Defense (very solid results), Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit (very high win rate).
  • Blitz staples: French Defense variations, London System (Poisoned Pawn), and Australian Defense appear often.
  • Daily & longer games: excels with the Sicilian (Closed / Four Knights Cobra) and the Colle System.

Memorable miniatures & examples

Here’s a tiny illustrative sequence that captures Buddika’s love of active piece play (paste into a viewer that understands the PGN placeholder):

And a recommended deep-dive: check games vs sumit_2018 for instructive tactical themes and razor-fast time-pressure finishes.

Tips from Buddika’s playbook (and a few fun facts)

  • Play fast, but keep liveness: many wins come from piece activity and forcing play rather than quiet manoeuvres.
  • Avoid early piece blunders — Buddika’s comeback rate is high, but games are easier if you don’t give him targets.
  • Fun facts: enjoys trying unusual lines (Amar Gambit), has an Early Resignation Rate ~5.8% (sometimes mercy is a move), and routinely racks up long, grindy wins.
  • SEO-friendly taglines: Candidate Master, Bullet specialist, Amar Gambit enthusiast, tactical comeback artist.

Quick links & placeholders

  • Opponent profile highlight: sumit_2018
  • Learn an opening: French Defense • Amar Gambit
  • Recent Bullet rating chart:
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  • Peak rating badge: 2477 (2025-08-07)
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