Justin Blackman vs Alex Jackman
Justin Blackman (35, FM, BAR) and Alex Jackman (33, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Blackman leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 1969, the Elo model gives Blackman a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 1969 (Δ +286)
With Justin Blackman as white
81% Justin11% draw8% Alex
With Alex Jackman as white
74% Justin14% draw12% Alex
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Blackman | Alex Jackman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 1969 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Apr 2025 | 1969 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 34 | 31 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #40,698 |
| World rank peak | #4,654 | #35,054 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 359 | 164 |
| Months active | 197 | 190 |
| % white wins | 63% | 60% |
| % black wins | 56% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1293 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 0 |
Best Win
Justin Blackman
Alex Jackman
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).
Justin Blackman
Alex Jackman