Michael Barker vs Justin Blackman
Michael Barker (78, BAR) and Justin Blackman (35, FM, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Blackman leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1735 and 2255, the Elo model gives Blackman a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 2255 (Δ -520)
With Michael Barker as white
2% Michael7% draw91% Justin
With Justin Blackman as white
1% Michael6% draw93% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Barker | Justin Blackman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 2255 |
| Peak rating | 1879 · Jul 2007 | 2279 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 59 | 34 |
| World rank now | #90,743 | #5,629 |
| World rank peak | #47,669 | #4,654 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 209 | 359 |
| Months active | 190 | 198 |
| % white wins | 38% | 63% |
| % black wins | 35% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 25 |
Best Win
Michael Barker
Justin Blackman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Barker
Justin Blackman