Ryan Blackwood vs Christopher Young
Ryan Blackwood (41, CAY) and Christopher Young (62, CM, CAY) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Blackwood leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1952 and 1801, the Elo model gives Blackwood a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 1801 (Δ +151)
With Ryan Blackwood as white
67% Ryan14% draw18% Christopher
With Christopher Young as white
58% Ryan17% draw25% Christopher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryan Blackwood | Christopher Young | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 1801 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Apr 2014 | 1902 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 29 | 60 |
| World rank now | #36,261 | #76,019 |
| World rank peak | #31,119 | #44,588 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 122 | 151 |
| Months active | 181 | 47 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 52% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1975 | 1778 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 93 |
Best Win
Ryan Blackwood
Christopher Young
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryan Blackwood
Christopher Young