Joseph Gauci vs Clarence Psaila
Joseph Gauci (67, CM, MLT) and Clarence Psaila (42, FM, MLT) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Gauci leads with 6 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at 78th Championship Finals 2013 saw Gauci prevail. With current classical ratings of 2139 and 2007, the Elo model gives Gauci a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2139 vs 2007 (Δ +132)
With Joseph Gauci as white
64% Joseph17% draw19% Clarence
With Clarence Psaila as white
54% Joseph20% draw27% Clarence
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Gauci | Clarence Psaila | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2139 | 2007 |
| Peak rating | 2172 · Nov 2014 | 2080 · Jul 2016 |
| Peak age | 55 | 32 |
| World rank now | #14,932 | #26,422 |
| World rank peak | #12,218 | #20,441 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 218 | 802 |
| Months active | 203 | 186 |
| % white wins | 43% | 39% |
| % black wins | 43% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1740 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 5 |
Best Win
Joseph Gauci
Clarence Psaila
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joseph Gauci
Clarence Psaila