Prepare against M Esandi Newansa
WFM · LKA · World #39,376 classical · FIDE ID 9999060
When preparing against M Esandi Newansa, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 488 games by M Esandi Newansa, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M Esandi Newansa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M Esandi Newansa 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 | 1,938 | 1,957 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,919 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,945 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 171 | 60 | 257 | 35.0% |
| As White | 243 | 87 | 33 | 123 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 245 | 84 | 27 | 134 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M Esandi Newansa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M Esandi Newansa's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 236 | 97.1% | 41.5% |
| h4 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Newansa usually continues Bf4 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Newansa usually continues Bf4 (48.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Newansa usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.h4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Newansa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …h6 (20% of these games) — Newansa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Newansa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 124 | 98.4% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 93.6% | 37.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.4% | 30.0% |
M Esandi Newansa's chess games
All 488 games by M Esandi Newansa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Aug 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: 171 wins, 60 draws, 257 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 167 | 60/24/83 | 35.9% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 45 | 18/6/21 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 12/5/21 | 31.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Aug 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| May 2025 | Gennadij Sagalchik | 2,434 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Aug 2025 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 336 | 126 | 2,090 |
| ch-SRI w | 2024 | 39 | 21.5 | 1,579 |
| chB-SRI w | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,343 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,902 |
| 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 1,770 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,299 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M Esandi Newansa's chess games?
488 games by M Esandi Newansa, from Oct 2017 to Aug 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 M Esandi Newansa has played.
What does M Esandi Newansa play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, M Esandi Newansa opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.h4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M Esandi Newansa answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does M Esandi Newansa play as White?
As White, M Esandi Newansa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (167 games, 35.9% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M Esandi Newansa play as Black?
As Black, M Esandi Newansa most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is M Esandi Newansa's FIDE rating?
M Esandi Newansa is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Nov 2025).
How many games has M Esandi Newansa played?
Our database contains 488 games by M Esandi Newansa, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 60 draws, 257 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against M Esandi Newansa?
488 games by M Esandi Newansa 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.