Chris Sykes vs Ross Blackford
Chris Sykes (62, SCO) and Ross Blackford (20, SCO) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Blackford leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1846 and 2092, the Elo model gives Blackford a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1846 vs 2092 (Δ -246)
With Chris Sykes as white
16% Chris14% draw70% Ross
With Ross Blackford as white
11% Chris12% draw78% Ross
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chris Sykes | Ross Blackford | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1846 | 2092 |
| Peak rating | 1945 · Nov 2013 | 2106 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 49 | 20 |
| World rank now | #62,524 | #16,135 |
| World rank peak | #32,679 | #14,881 |
| Federation rank now | #169 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 325 | 173 |
| Months active | 210 | 76 |
| % white wins | 45% | 50% |
| % black wins | 30% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1696 | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 93 |
Best Win
Chris Sykes
Ross Blackford
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chris Sykes
Ross Blackford