James Morris vs Anton Smirnov
James Morris (32, IM, AUS) and Anton Smirnov (25, GM, AUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Smirnov leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 O2C Doeberl Cup Blitz Open saw Smirnov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2423 and 2586, the Elo model gives Smirnov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2423 vs 2586 (Δ -163)
With James Morris as white
21% James22% draw57% Anton
With Anton Smirnov as white
15% James18% draw67% Anton
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Morris | Anton Smirnov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2423+3 | 2586 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · May 2018 | 2604 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 24 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,320 | #236 |
| World rank peak | #761 | #204 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 945 |
| Months active | 200 | 185 |
| % white wins | 67% | 61% |
| % black wins | 61% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 234 | 38 |
Best Win
James Morris
Anton Smirnov
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).
James Morris
Anton Smirnov