Stephen J Solomon vs James Morris
Stephen J Solomon (63, IM, AUS) and James Morris (32, IM, AUS) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Morris leads with 11 wins to 8, with 6 draws — a 24% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Ballarat Begonia Open saw Morris prevail. With current classical ratings of 2171 and 2423, the Elo model gives Morris a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2171 vs 2423 (Δ -252)
With Stephen J Solomon as white
14% Stephen16% draw70% James
With James Morris as white
9% Stephen14% draw77% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2171-1 | 2423+3 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2008 | 2503 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 45 | 24 |
| World rank now | #9,844 | #1,320 |
| World rank peak | #955 | #761 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,166 | 1,359 |
| Months active | 219 | 200 |
| % white wins | 60% | 67% |
| % black wins | 54% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2080 | 2344 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 234 |
Best Win
Stephen J Solomon
James Morris
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stephen J Solomon
James Morris