Prepare against David C Ross
United Kingdom · World #83,943 classical · FIDE ID 417572
When preparing against David C Ross, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 141 games by David C Ross, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David C Ross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David C Ross before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,776 | 1,798 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,770 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 33 | 32 | 76 | 23.4% |
| As White | 61 | 18 | 12 | 31 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 15 | 20 | 45 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David C Ross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David C Ross's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 95.1% | 39.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ross usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ross usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 36.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
David C Ross's chess games
All 141 games by David C Ross in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Gilles Ruin | 1,990 | 19th ch-NATO | B08 |
| May 2010 | Justin Hadi | 1,970 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | C00 |
| Sep 2019 | Ben De Cat | 1,891 | 30th ch-NATO | B03 |
| Jun 2022 | Csaba Csizmadia | 1,875 | 32nd ch-NATO | B40 |
| Oct 2021 | Vaidotas Bublys | 1,838 | 31st ch-NATO | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,743 |
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,796 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,652 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,499 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,764 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,851 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David C Ross's chess games?
141 games by David C Ross, from Sep 2013 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line David C Ross has played.
What does David C Ross play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, David C Ross opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David C Ross answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does David C Ross play as White?
As White, David C Ross's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David C Ross play as Black?
As Black, David C Ross most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is David C Ross's FIDE rating?
David C Ross is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (May 2024).
How many games has David C Ross played?
Our database contains 141 games by David C Ross, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 76 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David C Ross?
141 games by David C Ross reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.