Philip Corbin vs Michael Barker
Philip Corbin (69, FM, BAR) and Michael Barker (78, BAR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Corbin leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1901 and 1735, the Elo model gives Corbin a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1901 vs 1735 (Δ +166)
With Philip Corbin as white
69% Philip13% draw17% Michael
With Michael Barker as white
60% Philip16% draw24% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Philip Corbin | Michael Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1901 | 1735 |
| Peak rating | 2261 · Apr 2005 | 1879 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 48 | 59 |
| World rank now | #47,895 | #90,743 |
| World rank peak | #8,207 | #47,669 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 341 | 209 |
| Months active | 216 | 190 |
| % white wins | 61% | 38% |
| % black wins | 55% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1881 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 0 |
Best Win
Philip Corbin
Michael Barker
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).
Philip Corbin
Michael Barker