Prepare against Miheli Gunarathne
United Kingdom · World #97,519 classical · FIDE ID 343409504
When preparing against Miheli Gunarathne, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Miheli Gunarathne, covering May 2023 to Sep 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 | 1,737 | 1,737 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,473 | 1,502 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 31.3% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Miheli Gunarathne's chess games
All 31 games by Miheli Gunarathne in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 0 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 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% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 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 |
| Aug 2024 | Grace Wilde | 1,598 | ch-BCF U10 | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Thomas Ewart | 1,550 | ch-BCF U10 | C65 |
| Aug 2026 | Daryan Raj Konwar | 1,540 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,501 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1,350 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,540 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,695 |
| ch-BCF Yates U1500 Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,323 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,191 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,383 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miheli Gunarathne's chess games?
31 games by Miheli Gunarathne, from May 2023 to Sep 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 15 games with White in our database, Miheli Gunarathne opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miheli Gunarathne answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% 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 (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Miheli Gunarathne's FIDE rating?
Miheli Gunarathne is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,473 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Miheli Gunarathne played?
Our database contains 31 games by Miheli Gunarathne, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 0 draws, 21 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miheli Gunarathne?
31 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.