Michael Barker vs Shamel Howell
Michael Barker (78, BAR) and Shamel Howell (38, CM, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Howell leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1735 and 2114, the Elo model gives Howell a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1735 vs 2114 (Δ -379)
With Michael Barker as white
7% Michael10% draw83% Shamel
With Shamel Howell as white
4% Michael8% draw87% Shamel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Barker | Shamel Howell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1735 | 2114 |
| Peak rating | 1879 · Jul 2007 | 2116 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 59 | 24 |
| World rank now | #90,743 | #18,171 |
| World rank peak | #47,669 | #16,877 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 209 | 202 |
| Months active | 190 | 196 |
| % white wins | 38% | 67% |
| % black wins | 35% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Barker
Shamel Howell
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
Shamel Howell