Consider the following, which is based on all line4 games played at BrainKing.
Statistics
White won 7614 (51.11 %)
Black won 7201 (48.34 %)
Draws 81 (0.54 %)
I don't think most players below the ceiling would find it much help to play as black against those above the ceiling.
(hide) If you are waiting for your turn, click on "change" next to the "refresh" on the main page, then set refresh the page to 30 seconds to get your turn to move displayed faster. (Servant) (show all tips)