Prepare against Miheli Gunarathne
England · World #142,638 classical · FIDE ID 343409504
When preparing against Miheli Gunarathne, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Miheli Gunarathne, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Miheli Gunarathne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miheli Gunarathne 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 | 1,618 | 1,737 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,473 | 1,502 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 29.3% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 22.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 297 rated games against 254 different opponents, across 60 events in 1 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 | 208 | 77 | 27 | 104 | 37.0% | 1,605 | 1,478 | 7 |
| Rapid | 89 | 31 | 8 | 50 | 34.8% | 1,423 | 1,252 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 63 | 16 | 9 | 38 | 25.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 47 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 1,706 | 1,596 |
| 2025 | 68 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 1,636 | 1,530 |
| 2024 | 68 | 30 | 5 | 33 | 1,517 | 1,406 |
| 2023 | 71 | 21 | 8 | 42 | 1,372 | 1,045 |
| 2022 | 45 | 13 | 1 | 31 | 1,147 | 997 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miheli Gunarathne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miheli Gunarathne's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (32% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Miheli Gunarathne's chess games
All 41 games by Miheli Gunarathne in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 1 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Anna Gray | 1,719 | English Youth Championships 2026 | C77 |
| Mar 2026 | Vickie Lin | 1,636 | English Youth Championships 2026 | B13 |
| Oct 2026 | Parisa Patel | 1,630 | English Women's 2026 | B73 |
| Aug 2024 | Grace Wilde | 1,598 | ch-BCF U10 | C02 |
| Oct 2026 | Diah Patel | 1,555 | English Women's 2026 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Women's 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,723 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,501 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,540 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1,350 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,695 |
| ch-BCF Yates U1500 Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,323 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,357 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miheli Gunarathne's chess games?
41 games by Miheli Gunarathne, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Miheli Gunarathne has played.
What does Miheli Gunarathne play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Miheli Gunarathne opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miheli Gunarathne answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Miheli Gunarathne play as White?
As White, Miheli Gunarathne's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miheli Gunarathne play as Black?
As Black, Miheli Gunarathne most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Miheli Gunarathne's FIDE rating?
Miheli Gunarathne is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,473 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Miheli Gunarathne played?
Our database contains 41 games by Miheli Gunarathne, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 28 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miheli Gunarathne?
41 games by Miheli Gunarathne 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.