Jack Mizzi vs Matthew Portelli
Jack Mizzi (20, CM, MLT) and Matthew Portelli (15, CM, MLT) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Mizzi leads with 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Malta Junior Championships U20 saw Portelli prevail. With current classical ratings of 2216 and 2110, the Elo model gives Mizzi a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2216 vs 2110 (Δ +106)
With Jack Mizzi as white
60% Jack18% draw22% Matthew
With Matthew Portelli as white
49% Jack22% draw29% Matthew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jack Mizzi | Matthew Portelli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2216+24 | 2110-103 |
| Peak rating | 2216 · May 2026 | 2235 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 15 |
| World rank now | #7,337 | #14,470 |
| World rank peak | #7,195 | #6,461 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 538 | 208 |
| Months active | 110 | 27 |
| % white wins | 54% | 68% |
| % black wins | 48% | 67% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2146 | 2100 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 217 |
Best Win
Jack Mizzi
Matthew Portelli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jack Mizzi
Matthew Portelli