Edward Rains vs Ross Black
Edward Rains (32, CM, NZL) and Ross Black (66, NZL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Rains leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2012 and 1738, the Elo model gives Rains a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2012 vs 1738 (Δ +274)
With Edward Rains as white
80% Edward10% draw9% Ross
With Ross Black as white
74% Edward12% draw14% Ross
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Edward Rains | Ross Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2012 | 1738 |
| Peak rating | 2053 · Feb 2017 | 1808 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 23 | 54 |
| World rank now | #25,657 | #96,607 |
| World rank peak | #19,489 | #58,628 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #169 |
| Games (career, STD) | 347 | 128 |
| Months active | 168 | 140 |
| % white wins | 58% | 38% |
| % black wins | 46% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1992 | 1360 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 13 |
Best Win
Edward Rains
Ross Black
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Edward Rains
Ross Black