Matthew Portelli vs Onurcan Pala
Matthew Portelli (15, CM, MLT) and Onurcan Pala (35, MLT) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Portelli leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2110 and 1847, the Elo model gives Portelli a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2110 vs 1847 (Δ +263)
With Matthew Portelli as white
79% Matthew11% draw10% Onurcan
With Onurcan Pala as white
72% Matthew14% draw14% Onurcan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthew Portelli | Onurcan Pala | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2110-103 | 1847+1 |
| Peak rating | 2235 · Feb 2026 | 1939 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 33 |
| World rank now | #14,470 | #62,228 |
| World rank peak | #6,461 | #36,786 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 208 | 290 |
| Months active | 27 | 168 |
| % white wins | 68% | 57% |
| % black wins | 67% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2100 | 1807 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 217 | 101 |
Best Win
Matthew Portelli
Onurcan Pala
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matthew Portelli
Onurcan Pala