Joseph Gauci vs Robert Zerafa
Joseph Gauci (67, CM, MLT) and Robert Zerafa (37, CM, MLT) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Gauci leads with 7 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Malta Championship Finals saw Gauci prevail. With current classical ratings of 2139 and 2076, the Elo model gives Gauci a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2139 vs 2076 (Δ +63)
With Joseph Gauci as white
54% Joseph20% draw26% Robert
With Robert Zerafa as white
42% Joseph24% draw34% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Gauci | Robert Zerafa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2139 | 2076 |
| Peak rating | 2172 · Nov 2014 | 2198 · Oct 2019 |
| Peak age | 55 | 30 |
| World rank now | #14,932 | #17,743 |
| World rank peak | #12,218 | #8,675 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 218 | 485 |
| Months active | 203 | 189 |
| % white wins | 43% | 49% |
| % black wins | 43% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2011 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 17 |
Best Win
Joseph Gauci
Robert Zerafa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joseph Gauci
Robert Zerafa