Prepare against Ryan Blackwood
Cayman Islands · World #36,524 classical · FIDE ID 7400640
When preparing against Ryan Blackwood, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Ryan Blackwood, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Blackwood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Blackwood 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 | 1,952 | 1,978 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 2,023 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,985 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 13 | 47 | 29.4% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 6 | 20 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Blackwood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Blackwood's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 83.7% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Blackwood usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Blackwood usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Blackwood usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Blackwood usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Ryan Blackwood's chess games
All 85 games by Ryan Blackwood in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Manuel Larrea | 2,259 | World Blitz 2024 | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Fred Berend | 2,213 | World Blitz 2025 | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Andre Meylan | 2,138 | World Blitz 2024 | B01 |
| Jul 2009 | Brandon Wilson | 2,109 | ch-JAM | A03 |
| Dec 2025 | Omer Salah Fates | 2,079 | World Blitz 2025 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,969 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 3 | 2,071 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-JAM | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| Kingston President's Invitational | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| 5th Panama Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Blackwood's chess games?
85 games by Ryan Blackwood, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 Ryan Blackwood has played.
What does Ryan Blackwood play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ryan Blackwood opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Blackwood answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ryan Blackwood play as White?
As White, Ryan Blackwood's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Blackwood play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Blackwood most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ryan Blackwood's FIDE rating?
Ryan Blackwood is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Ryan Blackwood played?
Our database contains 85 games by Ryan Blackwood, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 47 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Blackwood?
85 games by Ryan Blackwood 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.