James Moreby vs Nugith Jayawarna
James Moreby (24, FM, ENG) and Nugith Jayawarna (24, ENG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Jayawarna leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2322 and 2118, the Elo model gives Moreby a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2322 vs 2118 (Δ +204)
With James Moreby as white
72% James15% draw13% Nugith
With Nugith Jayawarna as white
64% James18% draw19% Nugith
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Moreby | Nugith Jayawarna | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2322 | 2118 |
| Peak rating | 2365 · Apr 2023 | 2118 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 21 | 18 |
| World rank now | #3,431 | #13,170 |
| World rank peak | #2,555 | #13,170 |
| Federation rank now | #53 | #184 |
| Games (career, STD) | 569 | 209 |
| Months active | 156 | 144 |
| % white wins | 45% | 47% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2302 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 0 |
Best Win
James Moreby
Nugith Jayawarna
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Moreby
Nugith Jayawarna