James Morris vs Rishi Sardana
James Morris (32, IM, AUS) and Rishi Sardana (29, IM, AUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Morris leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2423 and 2496, the Elo model gives Sardana a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2423 vs 2496 (Δ -73)
With James Morris as white
31% James27% draw42% Rishi
With Rishi Sardana as white
24% James23% draw54% Rishi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Morris | Rishi Sardana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2423+3 | 2496 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · May 2018 | 2496 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,320 | #609 |
| World rank peak | #761 | #608 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 940 |
| Months active | 200 | 183 |
| % white wins | 67% | 56% |
| % black wins | 61% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | 2501 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 234 | 59 |
Best Win
James Morris
Rishi Sardana
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 Morris
Rishi Sardana