Prepare against Senith Thenula Gunarathne
United Kingdom · World #33,000 classical · FIDE ID 343104324
When preparing against Senith Thenula Gunarathne, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Senith Thenula Gunarathne, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Senith Thenula Gunarathne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Senith Thenula 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 | 1,970 | 2,016 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 48 | 20 | 69 | 35.0% |
| As White | 69 | 26 | 11 | 32 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 9 | 37 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Senith Thenula Gunarathne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Senith Thenula Gunarathne's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues Nf3 (32.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gunarathne usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 95.2% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Senith Thenula Gunarathne's chess games
All 137 games by Senith Thenula Gunarathne in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 48 wins, 20 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Steven A Jones | 2,237 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Dave J Ledger | 2,161 | 111th ch-GBR | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Ochuko Emmanuel ONOVUGHE | 2,093 | Harry Lamb Mem 2026 | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Richard Zhu | 2,059 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | D30 |
| Jul 2025 | Martin P Burrows | 2,057 | English Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,368 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,686 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Senith Thenula Gunarathne's chess games?
137 games by Senith Thenula Gunarathne, from Mar 2022 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 Senith Thenula Gunarathne has played.
What does Senith Thenula Gunarathne play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Senith Thenula Gunarathne opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Senith Thenula Gunarathne answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Senith Thenula Gunarathne play as White?
As White, Senith Thenula Gunarathne's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Senith Thenula Gunarathne play as Black?
As Black, Senith Thenula Gunarathne most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Senith Thenula Gunarathne's FIDE rating?
Senith Thenula Gunarathne is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Senith Thenula Gunarathne played?
Our database contains 137 games by Senith Thenula Gunarathne, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 20 draws, 69 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Senith Thenula Gunarathne?
137 games by Senith Thenula 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.