Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake vs M Esandi Newansa
Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake (18, SRI) and M Esandi Newansa (17, WFM, SRI) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Newansa leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1729 and 1895, the Elo model gives Newansa a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1729 vs 1895 (Δ -166)
With Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake as white
24% Nemindi16% draw60% M
With M Esandi Newansa as white
17% Nemindi13% draw69% M
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake | M Esandi Newansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1729 | 1895 |
| Peak rating | 1841 · Jun 2025 | 1957 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #99,642 | #49,382 |
| World rank peak | #62,325 | #34,727 |
| Federation rank now | #297 | #82 |
| Games (career, STD) | 679 | 651 |
| Months active | 105 | 105 |
| % white wins | 55% | 59% |
| % black wins | 46% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1611 | 1912 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 144 |
Best Win
Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake
M Esandi Newansa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nemindi Linaya Ramanayake
M Esandi Newansa