Matthew Portelli vs John Refalo
Matthew Portelli (15, CM, MLT) and John Refalo (13, MLT) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Portelli leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2110 and 1698, the Elo model gives Portelli a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2110 vs 1698 (Δ +412)
With Matthew Portelli as white
89% Matthew8% draw3% John
With John Refalo as white
85% Matthew9% draw6% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthew Portelli | John Refalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2110-103 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 2235 · Feb 2026 | 1743 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 13 |
| World rank now | #14,470 | #110,418 |
| World rank peak | #6,461 | #95,962 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 208 | 127 |
| Months active | 27 | 22 |
| % white wins | 68% | 51% |
| % black wins | 67% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2100 | 1560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 217 | 159 |
Best Win
Matthew Portelli
John Refalo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matthew Portelli
John Refalo