Terry Farley vs Justin Blackman
Terry Farley (53, IM, BAR) and Justin Blackman (35, FM, BAR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Farley leads the classical series 6–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2145 and 2255, the Elo model gives Blackman a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2145 vs 2255 (Δ -110)
With Terry Farley as white
28% Terry22% draw50% Justin
With Justin Blackman as white
21% Terry19% draw60% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Terry Farley | Justin Blackman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2145 | 2255 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · Oct 2007 | 2279 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 34 |
| World rank now | #11,611 | #5,629 |
| World rank peak | #5,737 | #4,654 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 392 | 359 |
| Months active | 214 | 197 |
| % white wins | 48% | 63% |
| % black wins | 44% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1994 | 1293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 25 |
Best Win
Terry Farley
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).
Terry Farley
Justin Blackman