Prepare against Manisha Suchini Gunaratne
WFM · LKA · World #89,286 classical · FIDE ID 9903933
When preparing against Manisha Suchini Gunaratne, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Manisha Suchini Gunaratne, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manisha Suchini Gunaratne 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 | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 40 | 29 | 36 | 38.1% |
| As White | 53 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 88.7% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gunaratne usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gunaratne usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gunaratne usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gunaratne usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gunaratne usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gunaratne usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 65.2% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 30.4% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's chess games
All 105 games by Manisha Suchini Gunaratne in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 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: 40 wins, 29 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | S D Ranasinghe | 1,752 | ch-SRI w | A04 |
| Feb 2013 | Tiumi Yashora | 1,728 | Asia zt 3.2 w | B21 |
| Mar 2012 | Mihirani Jayathilake | 1,698 | ch-SRI w | C78 |
| Sep 2013 | Nelunika Methmani | 1,630 | ch-SRI w | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Tara Asgharpourmasoleh | 1,612 | ch-Asia U16 Girls | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI w | 2016 | 49 | 26.5 | 1,660 |
| chB-SRI w | 2017 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,575 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,688 |
| ch-World School U15 Girls 8th | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,754 |
| Asia zt 3.2 w | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,873 |
| ch-Asia U16 Girls | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,599 |
| 3rd Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's chess games?
105 games by Manisha Suchini Gunaratne, from May 2010 to Jul 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 Manisha Suchini Gunaratne has played.
What does Manisha Suchini Gunaratne play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Manisha Suchini Gunaratne opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manisha Suchini Gunaratne answers 1...g6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games).
What openings does Manisha Suchini Gunaratne play as White?
As White, Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manisha Suchini Gunaratne play as Black?
As Black, Manisha Suchini Gunaratne most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Manisha Suchini Gunaratne's FIDE rating?
Manisha Suchini Gunaratne is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Manisha Suchini Gunaratne played?
Our database contains 105 games by Manisha Suchini Gunaratne, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 29 draws, 36 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manisha Suchini Gunaratne?
105 games by Manisha Suchini Gunaratne 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.