K P K Hesara Gunasekara vs M Esandi Newansa
K P K Hesara Gunasekara (17, SRI) and M Esandi Newansa (17, WFM, SRI) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Newansa leads with 7 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sri Lanka Women's National Chess Championship 2026 saw Gunasekara prevail. With current classical ratings of 1849 and 1895, the Elo model gives Newansa a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1849 vs 1895 (Δ -46)
With K P K Hesara Gunasekara as white
37% K22% draw41% M
With M Esandi Newansa as white
29% K19% draw52% M
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| K P K Hesara Gunasekara | M Esandi Newansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1849 | 1895 |
| Peak rating | 1911 · Feb 2025 | 1957 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #61,682 | #49,382 |
| World rank peak | #44,139 | #34,727 |
| Federation rank now | #123 | #82 |
| Games (career, STD) | 501 | 651 |
| Months active | 99 | 105 |
| % white wins | 61% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1716 | 1912 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 130 | 144 |
Best Win
K P K Hesara Gunasekara
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).
K P K Hesara Gunasekara
M Esandi Newansa