Mark Paragua vs Oliver Barbosa
Mark Paragua (42, GM, PHI) and Oliver Barbosa (40, GM, PHI) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Barbosa leads with 4 wins to 3, with 19 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 NY Marshall Winter Invitational - IM D drew. With current classical ratings of 2410 and 2367, the Elo model gives Paragua a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2410 vs 2367 (Δ +43)
With Mark Paragua as white
49% Mark24% draw27% Oliver
With Oliver Barbosa as white
37% Mark28% draw35% Oliver
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Paragua | Oliver Barbosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2410 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2617 · Apr 2006 | 2592 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 22 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,497 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #101 | #248 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,576 | 1,094 |
| Months active | 209 | 203 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2385 | 2312 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 61 |
Best Win
Mark Paragua
Oliver Barbosa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Paragua
Oliver Barbosa