Visiting Coach - Profile

Iridu Udayanthi 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