Patrick Zerafa vs Jake Darmanin
Patrick Zerafa (38, FM, MLT) and Jake Darmanin (32, CM, MLT) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Zerafa leads with 10 wins to 6, with 11 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at 9th Harry Camilleri Memorial 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2001 and 2045, the Elo model gives Darmanin a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2001 vs 2045 (Δ -44)
With Patrick Zerafa as white
37% Patrick24% draw39% Jake
With Jake Darmanin as white
29% Patrick20% draw51% Jake
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrick Zerafa | Jake Darmanin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2001+2 | 2045+16 |
| Peak rating | 2101 · Sep 2014 | 2119 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 30 |
| World rank now | #27,348 | #21,328 |
| World rank peak | #18,999 | #12,945 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 535 | 504 |
| Months active | 201 | 173 |
| % white wins | 46% | 62% |
| % black wins | 41% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1982 | 2000 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 107 |
Best Win
Patrick Zerafa
Jake Darmanin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Patrick Zerafa
Jake Darmanin