Karunarathne, K M D B

K M D B Karunarathne, a 29-year-old Sri Lankan player, is rated 1709 — just 27 short of his peak of 1736 (Mar 2024, age 27). He has fluctuated between 1677 and 1711 over the past 2 years. 24 rated games in the past year (≈12/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2nd Chronicles of Checkmate International Event 2026, Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - C Below 1800), and Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - B Below 2000). Also played 1 blitz event (including Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament - 2025 Category D (Blitz)) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 20 months (2018–2020) and 26 months (2021–2023).

At junior level, he reached #12, #17, #23 and #14 nationally in U20, U18, U16 and U14.