Justin Parsons vs Mark Lowe
Justin Parsons (30, CM, BAR) and Mark Lowe (59, BAR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Parsons leads with 6 wins to 5, with 4 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Barbados National Championships 2020 saw Parsons prevail. With current classical ratings of 1944 and 1766, the Elo model gives Parsons a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1944 vs 1766 (Δ +178)
With Justin Parsons as white
71% Justin13% draw16% Mark
With Mark Lowe as white
62% Justin16% draw23% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Parsons | Mark Lowe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1944 | 1766 |
| Peak rating | 1944 · Jan 2026 | 1766 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 57 |
| World rank now | #37,963 | #79,015 |
| World rank peak | #37,927 | #67,747 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 534 | 248 |
| Months active | 168 | 156 |
| % white wins | 56% | 40% |
| % black wins | 51% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1962 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 0 |
Best Win
Justin Parsons
Mark Lowe
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Parsons
Mark Lowe