Prepare against Paul Ross
FM · Canada · World #11,766 classical · FIDE ID 2600420
When preparing against Paul Ross, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (53%).
Our database contains 96 games by Paul Ross, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Ross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul 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 | 2,144 | 2,305 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34.4% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Ross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Ross's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 89.1% | 52.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ross usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Ross usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Paul Ross's chess games
All 96 games by Paul 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: 33 wins, 33 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,495 | USA Masters | B08 |
| Apr 2019 | John M Emms | 2,474 | WchT Seniors 50 | A47 |
| Jan 1988 | Robert Hamilton | 2,365 | Saint John Open 2 | C12 |
| Jan 1989 | Gordon Taylor | 2,345 | ch-CAN & zonal | E92 |
| Jan 1988 | Alex Sherzer | 2,330 | Saint John Open 2 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN & zonal | 1989 | 15 | 8 | 2,380 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-CAN U20 1980-81 | 1981 | 11 | 6 | 1,953 |
| Saint John Open 2 | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-NATO | 1987 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| 22nd Keres Memorial | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,516 |
| USA Masters | 1990 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,499 |
| 10th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Ross's chess games?
96 games by Paul 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 Paul Ross has played.
What does Paul Ross play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Paul Ross opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Ross answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Paul Ross play as White?
As White, Paul Ross's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Ross play as Black?
As Black, Paul Ross most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Paul Ross's FIDE rating?
Paul Ross is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Paul Ross played?
Our database contains 96 games by Paul Ross, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 33 draws, 30 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Ross?
96 games by Paul 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.