Katheesan, U

U Katheesan, a 26-year-old Sri Lankan player, is rated 1484 — just 2 short of his peak of 1486 (Jan 2026, age 26). He plays occasionally (8 games in the last 12 months) and took a 32-month break between Feb 2020 and Nov 2022 (COVID-19 included). Recent appearance: Jaffna International Chess Championship 2025. Also played 1 blitz event (including Jaffna International Chess Championship 2025 - Blitz) recently.

At junior level, he reached #69 nationally in U20.