G. Luxman Wijesuriya vs M K A Russell
G. Luxman Wijesuriya (60, SRI) and M K A Russell (43, SRI) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Russell leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2025 and 2195, the Elo model gives Russell a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2025 vs 2195 (Δ -170)
With G. Luxman Wijesuriya as white
22% G.18% draw59% M
With M K A Russell as white
16% G.15% draw69% M
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| G. Luxman Wijesuriya | M K A Russell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2025 | 2195 |
| Peak rating | 2191 · Jan 2003 | 2274 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 37 | 28 |
| World rank now | #28,328 | #8,447 |
| World rank peak | #13,957 | #5,664 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 219 | 356 |
| Months active | 213 | 207 |
| % white wins | 47% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1764 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 17 |
Best Win
G. Luxman Wijesuriya
M K A Russell
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
G. Luxman Wijesuriya
M K A Russell