Dhanushka Bandara vs S Sivathanujan
Dhanushka Bandara (31, SRI) and S Sivathanujan (26, CM, SRI) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Bandara leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 1998 and 2162, the Elo model gives Sivathanujan a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1998 vs 2162 (Δ -164)
With Dhanushka Bandara as white
23% Dhanushka18% draw59% S
With S Sivathanujan as white
16% Dhanushka15% draw68% S
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dhanushka Bandara | S Sivathanujan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1998+12 | 2162+25 |
| Peak rating | 2041 · Aug 2025 | 2162 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 30 | 26 |
| World rank now | #27,829 | #10,418 |
| World rank peak | #21,013 | #10,418 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 689 | 1,065 |
| Months active | 167 | 129 |
| % white wins | 61% | 67% |
| % black wins | 55% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1977 | 2037 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 157 | 181 |
Best Win
Dhanushka Bandara
S Sivathanujan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dhanushka Bandara
S Sivathanujan