H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis vs M Esandi Newansa
H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis (17, SRI) and M Esandi Newansa (17, WFM, SRI) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Newansa leads with 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sri Lanka Women's National Chess Championship 2026 saw Newansa prevail. With current classical ratings of 1971 and 1895, the Elo model gives Alwis a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1971 vs 1895 (Δ +76)
With H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis as white
57% H18% draw26% M
With M Esandi Newansa as white
45% H21% draw34% M
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis | M Esandi Newansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1971+34 | 1895-60 |
| Peak rating | 1979 · Jan 2026 | 1957 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #32,492 | #49,381 |
| World rank peak | #30,891 | #34,727 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 713 | 642 |
| Months active | 47 | 104 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1777 | 1898 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 224 | 135 |
Best Win
H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis
M Esandi Newansa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
H Sandithi Kusalya Alwis
M Esandi Newansa