Mike McDonald vs Ryan Blackwood
Mike McDonald (37, CAY) and Ryan Blackwood (41, CAY) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1952, the Elo model gives Blackwood a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 1952 (Δ -60)
With Mike McDonald as white
35% Mike22% draw43% Ryan
With Ryan Blackwood as white
27% Mike18% draw54% Ryan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mike McDonald | Ryan Blackwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892-1 | 1952 |
| Peak rating | 1893 · Mar 2026 | 1978 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 29 |
| World rank now | #50,149 | #36,261 |
| World rank peak | #50,149 | #31,119 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 109 | 122 |
| Months active | 85 | 181 |
| % white wins | 65% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1928 | 1975 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 121 |
Best Win
Mike McDonald
Ryan Blackwood
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mike McDonald
Ryan Blackwood