Michael Barker vs Alex Jackman
Michael Barker (78, BAR) and Alex Jackman (33, BAR) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Jackman leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1735 and 1969, the Elo model gives Jackman a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 1969 (Δ -234)
With Michael Barker as white
17% Michael14% draw69% Alex
With Alex Jackman as white
12% Michael11% draw77% Alex
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Barker | Alex Jackman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 1969 |
| Peak rating | 1879 · Jul 2007 | 1969 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 59 | 31 |
| World rank now | #90,743 | #40,698 |
| World rank peak | #47,669 | #35,054 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 209 | 164 |
| Months active | 189 | 190 |
| % white wins | 38% | 60% |
| % black wins | 35% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Barker
Alex Jackman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Barker
Alex Jackman