Ross Blackford vs Nicolas Skettos
Ross Blackford (20, SCO) and Nicolas Skettos (30, CYP) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Skettos leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2092 and 1957, the Elo model gives Blackford a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2092 vs 1957 (Δ +135)
With Ross Blackford as white
65% Ross16% draw19% Nicolas
With Nicolas Skettos as white
54% Ross19% draw26% Nicolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ross Blackford | Nicolas Skettos | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2092 | 1957 |
| Peak rating | 2106 · Apr 2026 | 2017 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 28 |
| World rank now | #16,135 | #35,213 |
| World rank peak | #14,881 | #22,587 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 173 | 608 |
| Months active | 76 | 143 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2101 | 1954 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 93 | 140 |
Best Win
Ross Blackford
Nicolas Skettos
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).
Ross Blackford
Nicolas Skettos