Ishan Kumar vs Ross Blackford
Ishan Kumar (18, SCO) and Ross Blackford (20, SCO) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Blackford leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1754 and 2092, the Elo model gives Blackford a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1754 vs 2092 (Δ -338)
With Ishan Kumar as white
9% Ishan11% draw80% Ross
With Ross Blackford as white
6% Ishan9% draw85% Ross
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ishan Kumar | Ross Blackford | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1754 | 2092 |
| Peak rating | 1763 · Jun 2024 | 2106 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 20 |
| World rank now | #89,043 | #16,135 |
| World rank peak | #82,619 | #14,881 |
| Federation rank now | #246 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 104 | 173 |
| Months active | 91 | 76 |
| % white wins | 43% | 50% |
| % black wins | 38% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 93 |
Best Win
Ishan Kumar
Ross Blackford
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).
Ishan Kumar
Ross Blackford