Clarence Psaila vs Oliver Said
Clarence Psaila (42, FM, MLT) and Oliver Said (41, MLT) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Psaila leads with 6 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Malta Open Blitz Championship saw Said prevail. With current classical ratings of 2007 and 1967, the Elo model gives Psaila a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2007 vs 1967 (Δ +40)
With Clarence Psaila as white
51% Clarence20% draw29% Oliver
With Oliver Said as white
39% Clarence24% draw37% Oliver
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Clarence Psaila | Oliver Said | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2007 | 1967 |
| Peak rating | 2080 · Jul 2016 | 1991 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 32 | 31 |
| World rank now | #26,422 | #30,085 |
| World rank peak | #20,441 | #30,085 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 802 | 467 |
| Months active | 186 | 182 |
| % white wins | 39% | 45% |
| % black wins | 36% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1740 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 22 |
Best Win
Clarence Psaila
Oliver Said
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Clarence Psaila
Oliver Said