Michael Barker vs Akeem Cox
Michael Barker (78, BAR) and Akeem Cox (35, BAR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Cox leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1735 and 1878, the Elo model gives Cox a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 1878 (Δ -143)
With Michael Barker as white
27% Michael17% draw57% Akeem
With Akeem Cox as white
19% Michael14% draw67% Akeem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Barker | Akeem Cox | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 1878 |
| Peak rating | 1879 · Jul 2007 | 1878 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 59 | 33 |
| World rank now | #90,743 | #52,620 |
| World rank peak | #47,669 | #46,307 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 209 | 354 |
| Months active | 190 | 188 |
| % white wins | 38% | 51% |
| % black wins | 35% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Barker
Akeem Cox
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).
Michael Barker
Akeem Cox