Prepare against Stuart Ross
United Kingdom · World #90,498 classical · FIDE ID 427888
When preparing against Stuart Ross, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 200 games by Stuart Ross, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stuart Ross's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stuart 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 | 1,757 | 1,779 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 40 | 39 | 121 | 20.0% |
| As White | 93 | 16 | 22 | 55 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 24 | 17 | 66 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stuart Ross's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stuart Ross's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 98.9% | 29.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 29.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (25.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ross usually continues Nf3 (18.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ross usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ross usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 95.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Stuart Ross's chess games
All 200 games by Stuart Ross in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 40 wins, 39 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Andrew Bak | 1,980 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B97 |
| Nov 2017 | David G Levens | 1,928 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Aug 2012 | Philip Rc Wood | 1,918 | Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | B33 |
| Feb 2017 | Rishul Karia | 1,915 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Ivan David | 1,887 | 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,629 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,546 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,623 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,699 |
| Telford 4NCL Open | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,729 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 |
| 2nd Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stuart Ross's chess games?
200 games by Stuart Ross, from Feb 2013 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 Stuart Ross has played.
What does Stuart Ross play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Stuart Ross opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stuart Ross answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Stuart Ross play as White?
As White, Stuart Ross's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stuart Ross play as Black?
As Black, Stuart Ross most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Stuart Ross's FIDE rating?
Stuart Ross is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Stuart Ross played?
Our database contains 200 games by Stuart Ross, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 39 draws, 121 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stuart Ross?
200 games by Stuart 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.