David C Smerdon vs James Morris
David C Smerdon (42, GM, AUS) and James Morris (32, IM, AUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Smerdon leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2476 and 2423, the Elo model gives Smerdon a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2476 vs 2423 (Δ +53)
With David C Smerdon as white
51% David24% draw26% James
With James Morris as white
38% David28% draw33% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David C Smerdon | James Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2476 | 2423+3 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Nov 2016 | 2503 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #771 | #1,320 |
| World rank peak | #477 | #761 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 619 | 1,359 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 61% | 67% |
| % black wins | 51% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2200 | 2344 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 52 | 234 |
Best Win
David C Smerdon
James Morris
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David C Smerdon
James Morris