Akeem Cox vs Justin Blackman
Akeem Cox (35, BAR) and Justin Blackman (35, FM, BAR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Blackman leads with 10 wins to 0, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Barbados Blitz Championships saw Blackman prevail. With current classical ratings of 1878 and 2255, the Elo model gives Blackman a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1878 vs 2255 (Δ -377)
With Akeem Cox as white
7% Akeem11% draw82% Justin
With Justin Blackman as white
4% Akeem9% draw87% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akeem Cox | Justin Blackman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1878 | 2255 |
| Peak rating | 1878 · Mar 2024 | 2279 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 33 | 34 |
| World rank now | #52,620 | #5,629 |
| World rank peak | #46,307 | #4,654 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 359 |
| Months active | 187 | 197 |
| % white wins | 51% | 63% |
| % black wins | 45% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 25 |
Best Win
Akeem Cox
Justin Blackman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Akeem Cox
Justin Blackman