Justin Blackman vs Shamel Howell
Justin Blackman (35, FM, BAR) and Shamel Howell (38, CM, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Blackman leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2114, the Elo model gives Blackman a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2114 (Δ +141)
With Justin Blackman as white
65% Justin17% draw18% Shamel
With Shamel Howell as white
55% Justin20% draw25% Shamel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Blackman | Shamel Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2114 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Apr 2025 | 2116 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 34 | 24 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #18,171 |
| World rank peak | #4,654 | #16,877 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 359 | 202 |
| Months active | 198 | 196 |
| % white wins | 63% | 67% |
| % black wins | 56% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1293 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 0 |
Best Win
Justin Blackman
Shamel Howell
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
Shamel Howell