Prepare against Ross Black
New Zealand · World #98,869 classical · FIDE ID 4304047
When preparing against Ross Black, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ross Black, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ross Black's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ross Black 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 | 1,733 | 1,808 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,726 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 8 | 23 | 24.4% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ross Black's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ross Black's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 36.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Black usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Black usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Black usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Black usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ross Black's chess games
All 41 games by Ross Black in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Irmak Sipahioglu | 2,037 | ch-South Island | A52 |
| Oct 2012 | Dan Dolejs | 1,878 | ch-South Island | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Richie Christie | 1,866 | ch-South Island Rapid | B02 |
| Oct 2012 | Arie J Nijman | 1,820 | ch-South Island | C50 |
| May 2022 | Guy Mulinder | 1,763 | Christchurch Nijman Memorial | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 21 | 6 | 1,754 |
| Christchurch Nijman Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,279 |
| Arie Nijman Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-South Island Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,909 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 129th | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ross Black's chess games?
41 games by Ross Black, from Nov 2014 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 Ross Black has played.
What does Ross Black play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ross Black opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ross Black answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ross Black play as White?
As White, Ross Black's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ross Black play as Black?
As Black, Ross Black most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ross Black's FIDE rating?
Ross Black is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Ross Black played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ross Black, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ross Black?
41 games by Ross Black 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.