Prepare against L. Ross Jackson
New Zealand · World #76,052 classical · FIDE ID 4301501
When preparing against L. Ross Jackson, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 230 games by L. Ross Jackson, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find L. Ross Jackson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout L. Ross Jackson 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 | 1,802 | 2,051 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,916 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 82 | 59 | 89 | 35.7% |
| As White | 114 | 42 | 27 | 45 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 116 | 40 | 32 | 44 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of L. Ross Jackson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from L. Ross Jackson's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 92.1% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Jackson usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Jackson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jackson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Jackson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 72.2% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 45.0% | 69.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
L. Ross Jackson's chess games
All 230 games by L. Ross Jackson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 82 wins, 59 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Robert W Smith | 2,209 | ch-NZL Seniors | E90 |
| Nov 2008 | Helmut Marko | 2,123 | Kaikoura Open | D13 |
| Jan 2010 | Antonio Krstev | 2,040 | 117th ch-NZL | A43 |
| Jan 2010 | Hilton Petrie Bennett | 2,003 | 117th ch-NZL | E76 |
| Oct 2020 | Quentin J.F. Johnson | 1,990 | ch-South Island | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 32 | 16.5 | 1,872 |
| ch-South Island | 2020 | 32 | 17.5 | 1,851 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 24 | 13 | 1,810 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2016 | 19 | 4 | 1,877 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 19 | 8 | 1,955 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2021 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,866 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-NZL 118th | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find L. Ross Jackson's chess games?
230 games by L. Ross Jackson, from Jan 2006 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 L. Ross Jackson has played.
What does L. Ross Jackson play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, L. Ross Jackson opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, L. Ross Jackson answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does L. Ross Jackson play as White?
As White, L. Ross Jackson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does L. Ross Jackson play as Black?
As Black, L. Ross Jackson most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is L. Ross Jackson's FIDE rating?
L. Ross Jackson is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Jan 2006).
How many games has L. Ross Jackson played?
Our database contains 230 games by L. Ross Jackson, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 59 draws, 89 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against L. Ross Jackson?
230 games by L. Ross Jackson 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.