K P R N Samaranayake vs Dhanushka Bandara
K P R N Samaranayake (32, SRI) and Dhanushka Bandara (31, SRI) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Bandara leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1894 and 1998, the Elo model gives Bandara a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1894 vs 1998 (Δ -104)
With K P R N Samaranayake as white
30% K20% draw50% Dhanushka
With Dhanushka Bandara as white
23% K17% draw61% Dhanushka
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| K P R N Samaranayake | Dhanushka Bandara | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1894 | 1998 |
| Peak rating | 1981 · Feb 2019 | 2041 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 30 |
| World rank now | #49,654 | #27,829 |
| World rank peak | #30,948 | #21,013 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 695 | 689 |
| Months active | 187 | 168 |
| % white wins | 62% | 61% |
| % black wins | 59% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1911 | 1977 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 157 |
Best Win
K P R N Samaranayake
Dhanushka Bandara
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
K P R N Samaranayake
Dhanushka Bandara