Prepare against David Ross
IM · Canada · World #5,243 classical · FIDE ID 2600277
Our database contains 407 games by David Ross, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Ross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David 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 | 2,267 | 2,318 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 156 | 158 | 93 | 38.3% |
| As White | 206 | 85 | 87 | 34 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 201 | 71 | 71 | 59 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Ross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Ross's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 60.2% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 14.1% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 22 | 10.7% | 65.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (73.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Ross usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ross usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 45.7% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 37 | 40.2% | 59.5% |
| b6 | 7 | 7.6% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 33.3% | 52.2% |
| f5 | 14 | 20.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.8% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.2% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
David Ross's chess games
All 407 games by David Ross in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 156 wins, 158 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 7/11/0 | 38.9% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A43 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,505 | Saint John Open 2 | B14 |
| Jan 1988 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,465 | Saint John Open 1 | D32 |
| Jan 1995 | Jean Hebert | 2,455 | ch-Quebec | E62 |
| Dec 1987 | Michael Yip | 2,408 | Calgary/Edmonton Alberta | A61 |
| Sep 1999 | Igor Zugic | 2,406 | ch-CAN | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 1999 | 40 | 26 | 2,283 |
| Canadian Open | 2001 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,319 |
| Quebec Inv | 1993 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,435 |
| ch-CAN | 1999 | 18 | 11 | 2,429 |
| Quebec | 1991 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-Quebec | 1996 | 16 | 9 | 2,381 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 2,279 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandre Lesiege (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Ross's chess games?
407 games by David Ross, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ross has played.
What does David Ross play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, David Ross opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Ross answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does David Ross play as White?
As White, David Ross's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 76.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Ross play as Black?
As Black, David Ross most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is David Ross's FIDE rating?
David Ross is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2003).
How many games has David Ross played?
Our database contains 407 games by David Ross, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 158 draws, 93 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Ross?
407 games by David 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.