Ryan Blackwood vs Clifford Shaw
Ryan Blackwood (41, CAY) and Clifford Shaw (76, CM, CAY) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Blackwood leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1952 and 1792, the Elo model gives Blackwood a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 1792 (Δ +160)
With Ryan Blackwood as white
68% Ryan14% draw18% Clifford
With Clifford Shaw as white
59% Ryan17% draw24% Clifford
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryan Blackwood | Clifford Shaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 1792-2 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Apr 2014 | 1858 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 75 |
| World rank now | #36,261 | #78,841 |
| World rank peak | #31,119 | #59,079 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 122 | 193 |
| Months active | 181 | 58 |
| % white wins | 56% | 42% |
| % black wins | 52% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1975 | 1796 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 63 |
Best Win
Ryan Blackwood
Clifford Shaw
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).
Ryan Blackwood
Clifford Shaw