James Morris vs Kanan Izzat
James Morris (32, IM, AUS) and Kanan Izzat (30, IM, AZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Izzat leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2423 and 2465, the Elo model gives Izzat a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2423 vs 2465 (Δ -42)
With James Morris as white
34% James29% draw36% Kanan
With Kanan Izzat as white
27% James24% draw49% Kanan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Morris | Kanan Izzat | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2423+3 | 2465 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · May 2018 | 2496 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,320 | #1,114 |
| World rank peak | #761 | #809 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 605 |
| Months active | 200 | 181 |
| % white wins | 67% | 58% |
| % black wins | 61% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 234 | 0 |
Best Win
James Morris
Kanan Izzat
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Morris
Kanan Izzat