Pascal Barzen vs Johannes, Dr. Carow
Pascal Barzen (31, FM, GER) and Johannes, Dr. Carow (30, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 28 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2322 and 2446, the Elo model gives Carow a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2322 vs 2446 (Δ -124)
With Pascal Barzen as white
26% Pascal23% draw51% Johannes,
With Johannes, Dr. Carow as white
19% Pascal19% draw62% Johannes,
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pascal Barzen | Johannes, Dr. Carow | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2322-7 | 2446 |
| Peak rating | 2348 · May 2025 | 2470 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 30 | 30 |
| World rank now | #3,431 | #1,058 |
| World rank peak | #2,739 | #821 |
| Federation rank now | #299 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 322 | 608 |
| Months active | 186 | 183 |
| % white wins | 63% | 63% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2293 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 34 | 52 |
Best Win
Pascal Barzen
Johannes, Dr. Carow
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).
Pascal Barzen
Johannes, Dr. Carow