John Richards vs Matteo Stagno
John Richards (60, MLT) and Matteo Stagno (21, MLT) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Richards leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1819 and 1848, the Elo model gives Stagno a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1819 vs 1848 (Δ -29)
With John Richards as white
40% John22% draw38% Matteo
With Matteo Stagno as white
31% John19% draw50% Matteo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Richards | Matteo Stagno | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1819 | 1848 |
| Peak rating | 1849 · Dec 2015 | 1848 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 49 | 19 |
| World rank now | #70,405 | #58,983 |
| World rank peak | #45,223 | #52,632 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 826 | 283 |
| Months active | 190 | 122 |
| % white wins | 40% | 42% |
| % black wins | 37% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1817 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 0 |
Best Win
John Richards
Matteo Stagno
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).
John Richards
Matteo Stagno