Jonathan McKay vs Ross Blackford
Jonathan McKay (23, SCO) and Ross Blackford (20, SCO) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2014 and 2092, the Elo model gives Blackford a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2014 vs 2092 (Δ -78)
With Jonathan McKay as white
33% Jonathan22% draw45% Ross
With Ross Blackford as white
25% Jonathan19% draw56% Ross
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonathan McKay | Ross Blackford | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2014 | 2092 |
| Peak rating | 2025 · May 2025 | 2106 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #25,378 | #16,135 |
| World rank peak | #22,730 | #14,881 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 320 | 173 |
| Months active | 131 | 76 |
| % white wins | 57% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1907 | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 93 |
Best Win
Jonathan McKay
Ross Blackford
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jonathan McKay
Ross Blackford