Colin Pace vs Joseph Gauci
Colin Pace (47, CM, MLT) and Joseph Gauci (67, CM, MLT) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Gauci leads with 6 wins to 5, with 16 draws — a 59% draw rate. Their last meeting at Malta Blitz Championship saw Gauci prevail. With current classical ratings of 2127 and 2139, the Elo model gives Gauci a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2127 vs 2139 (Δ -12)
With Colin Pace as white
41% Colin24% draw35% Joseph
With Joseph Gauci as white
32% Colin23% draw45% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Colin Pace | Joseph Gauci | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2127 | 2139 |
| Peak rating | 2196 · Feb 2024 | 2172 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 45 | 55 |
| World rank now | #13,039 | #14,932 |
| World rank peak | #8,075 | #12,218 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 218 |
| Months active | 216 | 203 |
| % white wins | 52% | 43% |
| % black wins | 51% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2097 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 93 | 15 |
Best Win
Colin Pace
Joseph Gauci
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Colin Pace
Joseph Gauci