Prepare against Ronald Scott
Australia · World #7,635 classical · FIDE ID 4300475
Our database contains 80 games by Ronald Scott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Scott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Scott 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 | 2,212 | 2,268 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 41 | 24 | 15 | 51.3% |
| As White | 39 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 64.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Scott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Scott's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 69.2% | 74.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 74.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Scott usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Scott usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Scott usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Scott usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Scott usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Scott usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Ronald Scott's chess games
All 80 games by Ronald Scott in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Stefan Macak | 2,472 | 48th Doeberl Cup | C41 |
| Jul 2004 | Trevor Tao | 2,439 | Adelaide University Open | E68 |
| Jun 2009 | Mirko Rujevic | 2,282 | Oceania zt | C68 |
| Apr 2010 | Yi Yuan | 2,151 | 48th Doeberl Cup | B07 |
| Apr 2010 | Andrew Brown | 2,149 | 48th Doeberl Cup | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 20 | 15 | 2,067 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,201 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| The Kaf University Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Adelaide Freytag Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Adelaide Lidums Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 2026 Zina Koodrin Memorial Checkmate Weekend | Open | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Scott's chess games?
80 games by Ronald Scott, from Apr 2003 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 Ronald Scott has played.
What does Ronald Scott play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ronald Scott opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Scott answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ronald Scott play as White?
As White, Ronald Scott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Scott play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Scott most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Ronald Scott's FIDE rating?
Ronald Scott is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Ronald Scott played?
Our database contains 80 games by Ronald Scott, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Scott?
80 games by Ronald Scott 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.