Justin Parsons vs Emar Edwards
Justin Parsons (30, CM, BAR) and Emar Edwards (29, BAR) have met 23 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 9–9 with 5 draws — a 22% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Sittu Chess Championship - Group B saw Edwards prevail. With current classical ratings of 1944 and 1961, the Elo model gives Edwards a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1944 vs 1961 (Δ -17)
With Justin Parsons as white
41% Justin23% draw36% Emar
With Emar Edwards as white
32% Justin21% draw47% Emar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Parsons | Emar Edwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1944 | 1961 |
| Peak rating | 1944 · Jan 2026 | 1974 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 30 | 28 |
| World rank now | #37,963 | #34,439 |
| World rank peak | #37,927 | #30,836 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 534 | 525 |
| Months active | 168 | 132 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 51% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1962 | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 65 |
Best Win
Justin Parsons
Emar Edwards
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Parsons
Emar Edwards