Prepare against Ross Blackford
United Kingdom · World #18,020 classical · FIDE ID 2409011
Our database contains 113 games by Ross Blackford, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ross Blackford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ross Blackford 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 | 2,075 | 2,106 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,948 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,946 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 28 | 44 | 36.3% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ross Blackford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ross Blackford's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 98.2% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Blackford usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Blackford usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Blackford usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Blackford usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Ross Blackford's chess games
All 113 games by Ross Blackford in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 2,252 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Crawford,Owen | 2,205 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2025 | Daniel Savidge | 2,141 | Scottish Int Open | B30 |
| Jul 2024 | Edwin A Spencer | 2,119 | Scottish Open | B40 |
| Oct 2021 | Benjamin Kienboeck | 2,073 | ch-EU Hybrid U16 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,722 |
| Glorney Cup | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,804 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,450 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Perth Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ross Blackford's chess games?
113 games by Ross Blackford, from Mar 2020 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 Ross Blackford has played.
What does Ross Blackford play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Ross Blackford opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ross Blackford answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ross Blackford play as White?
As White, Ross Blackford's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ross Blackford play as Black?
As Black, Ross Blackford most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ross Blackford's FIDE rating?
Ross Blackford is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ross Blackford played?
Our database contains 113 games by Ross Blackford, covering Mar 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ross Blackford?
113 games by Ross Blackford 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.