James Morris vs Ari Dale
James Morris (32, IM, AUS) and Ari Dale (28, IM, AUS) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Morris leads with 12 wins to 0, with 4 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Oceania Zonal Blitz saw Morris prevail. With current classical ratings of 2423 and 2273, the Elo model gives Morris a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2423 vs 2273 (Δ +150)
With James Morris as white
65% James18% draw17% Ari
With Ari Dale as white
55% James21% draw23% Ari
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Morris | Ari Dale | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2423+3 | 2273 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · May 2018 | 2404 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 24 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,320 | #4,992 |
| World rank peak | #761 | #2,105 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 930 |
| Months active | 200 | 180 |
| % white wins | 67% | 60% |
| % black wins | 61% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 234 | 23 |
Best Win
James Morris
Ari Dale
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Morris
Ari Dale