Prepare against K P K Hesara Gunasekara
LKA · World #66,362 classical · FIDE ID 9981446
When preparing against K P K Hesara Gunasekara, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by K P K Hesara Gunasekara, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find K P K Hesara Gunasekara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout K P K Hesara Gunasekara before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,834 | 1,910 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,716 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,727 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 842 rated games against 585 different opponents, across 100 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 432 | 221 | 63 | 148 | 51.2% | 1,514 | 1,541 | 15 |
| Rapid | 93 | 52 | 7 | 34 | 55.9% | 1,419 | 1,469 | 10 |
| Blitz | 158 | 95 | 8 | 55 | 60.1% | 1,505 | 1,550 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 219 | 53 | 28 | 138 | 24.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 326 | 228 | 40 | 58 | 69.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 15 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 97 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 | 36 | 11 | 15 | 1,700 | 1,822 |
| 2025 | 127 | 77 | 15 | 35 | 1,655 | 1,769 |
| 2024 | 179 | 101 | 23 | 55 | 1,634 | 1,702 |
| 2023 | 134 | 84 | 12 | 38 | 1,313 | 1,405 |
| 2022 | 70 | 42 | 6 | 22 | 1,252 | 1,275 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,315 | 915 |
| 2019 | 81 | 46 | 8 | 27 | 1,273 | 1,209 |
| 2018 | 71 | 43 | 5 | 23 | 1,186 | 1,098 |
| 2017 | 55 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 1,311 | 1,053 |
| 2016 | 42 | 14 | 1 | 27 | 1,328 | 1,008 |
| 2015 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1,482 | 1,082 |
Where K P K Hesara Gunasekara has played
Sri Lanka (95) · Thailand (3) · Malaysia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of K P K Hesara Gunasekara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from K P K Hesara Gunasekara's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Gunasekara usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gunasekara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gunasekara usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
K P K Hesara Gunasekara's chess games
All 37 games by K P K Hesara Gunasekara in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | M Esandi Newansa | 1,955 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | A47 |
| Dec 2023 | Walijah Ahmed | 1,858 | ch-Western Asia U20 w | B42 |
| Apr 2026 | Sayuni Gihansa Jayaweera | 1,822 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B35 |
| Apr 2026 | Sayumi Sithumila Halangoda | 1,805 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B17 |
| Apr 2026 | G A Senaree M I Gamaarachchi | 1,803 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,657 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,884 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,398 |
| ch-Western Asia U20 w | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,832 |
| ch-SRI Dini | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,101 |
| 1st Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 | Classical | Girls | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,906 |
| DINI International 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find K P K Hesara Gunasekara's chess games?
37 games by K P K Hesara Gunasekara, from Oct 2016 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line K P K Hesara Gunasekara has played.
What does K P K Hesara Gunasekara play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, K P K Hesara Gunasekara opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, K P K Hesara Gunasekara answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does K P K Hesara Gunasekara play as White?
As White, K P K Hesara Gunasekara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does K P K Hesara Gunasekara play as Black?
As Black, K P K Hesara Gunasekara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is K P K Hesara Gunasekara's FIDE rating?
K P K Hesara Gunasekara is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Mar 2025).
How many games has K P K Hesara Gunasekara played?
Our database contains 37 games by K P K Hesara Gunasekara, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against K P K Hesara Gunasekara?
37 games by K P K Hesara Gunasekara reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.