Iridu Basnayake [WCM]
B.Sc. (Hons) in Sports Science and Mgmt [USJ], M.Sc. Clinical Exercise Physiology [Loughborough University- UK] - Postgraduate
A former player of Sri Lanka National Women’s Chess Team. International rated, leading chess player and a professional coach with numerous International and National level achievements over a decade. Have represented Sri Lanka twice at World Chess Olympiads held in Russia and Turkey.
Chess Career:
- Holds ‘Woman Candidate Master (WCM)’ title offered by the World Chess Federation since 2012.
- Active rated player with peak ELO 1811 (International rating)
International Exposure:
Represented Sri Lanka National Women’s Chess team and participated as an independent player for following international events.
- 40th World Chess Olympiad - Turkey in 2012
- 39th World Chess Olympiad - Russia in 2010
- Commonwealth Chess Championship – India in 2018
- Commonwealth Chess Championship – Sri Lanka in 2016
- World Schools Chess Championship - Romania in 2012 | Blitz - 2nd Place
- World Youth Chess Championship – Greece in 2004
- London Chess Classic - England in 2018
- Asian Youth Chess Championship:
- Sri Lanka in 2012 | Team - 3rd Place
- China in 2010
- India in 2009 | Team - 3rd Place
- UAE in 2007 | Team - 3rd Place
- Asian Junior Chess Championship - Sri Lanka in 2011 | 6th Place
- GACC Chess Championship - Malaysia in 2018 | Individual - 4th Place and Team - 1st Place
- Modern School Chess Championship - India in 2008 | Best Foreign Player
- Asian Schools Chess Championship:
- Singapore in 2006 | Team - 2nd Place
- Sri Lanka in 2007 and 2008
National Achievements:
- Women’s National Chess Championship conducted by Sri Lanka Chess Federation (CFSL)
- 6th Place in 2018
- 6th Place in 2012
- 3rd Place in 2010
- 6th Place in 2009
- Selected to represent Sri Lanka at World University Chess Championship 2018 held in Brazil
- Sri Lanka Open Chess Championship:
- Women’s Equal 3rd Place in 2010
- Equal 1st Place [Rating below 1800] in 2008
- Kandy Open Chess Festival | Best Woman Player and 3rd Place in 2015
- 64 Squares International Chess Challenge | Best Woman Player in 2011
- Mora Kings International Rating Chess Championship | Equal 1st Place - Best Woman Player in 2010
- Member of the Central Province Chess Team | 1st Place in 2017
- Obtained University and SLUSA colors in year 2018
- National Youth Chess Championship:
- 1st Place in 2012
- 2nd Place in 2011
- 4th Place in 2010
- 3rd Place in 2009
- Equal 1st Place in 2007
- 4th Place in 2006
- 2nd Place in 2004
- National Youth Rapid Chess Championship:
- 1st Place in 2009
- 1st Place in 2008
- Sri Lanka Schools Chess Championship:
- 3rd Place in 2009
- 2nd Place in 2008
- 1st Place in 2007
- Milo Colours Award Winner in 2010, 2012 and 2014
- Colombo International Rating Chess Tournament:
- Joint Best in Under 15 category in 2009
- 2nd Place [Rating below 1800 category] in 2008
- New Year Chess Festival in 2006 | 1st Place [Best Woman Player Category]
- Provincial Honours in 2005
Educational & Professional Qualifications:
- B.Sc. (Hons) Sports Science and Management [University of SriJ] - Second Class Upper Division
- M.Sc. Clinical Exercise Physiology [Loughborough University- UK] - Postgraduate
- CIMA - Operational Level
- Diploma in Information Technology at SLIIT
- Studied at Kandy Girls’ High School and Gateway International College, Kandy
