Joseph Gauci vs Patrick Zerafa
Joseph Gauci (67, CM, MLT) and Patrick Zerafa (38, FM, MLT) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Gauci leads with 9 wins to 4, with 5 draws — a 28% draw rate. Their last meeting at 80th Malta Championship Finals 2015 saw Gauci prevail. With current classical ratings of 2139 and 2001, the Elo model gives Gauci a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2139 vs 2001 (Δ +138)
With Joseph Gauci as white
65% Joseph16% draw19% Patrick
With Patrick Zerafa as white
55% Joseph19% draw26% Patrick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Gauci | Patrick Zerafa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2139 | 2001+2 |
| Peak rating | 2172 · Nov 2014 | 2101 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 55 | 26 |
| World rank now | #14,932 | #27,348 |
| World rank peak | #12,218 | #18,999 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 218 | 535 |
| Months active | 203 | 201 |
| % white wins | 43% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1982 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 49 |
Best Win
Joseph Gauci
Patrick Zerafa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joseph Gauci
Patrick Zerafa