Stephen J Solomon vs James Morris
IM Stephen J Solomon (2171) · IM James Morris (2422)
Stephen J Solomon and James Morris have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2009 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Solomon leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Solomon | Draws | Morris |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Morris with White | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Solomon | Draws | Morris |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Solomon | Draws | Morris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | SJ Solomon | J Morris | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 59th Begonia Open |
| Dec 2024 | J Morris | SJ Solomon | 1-0 | Italian Game | Australasian Masters IM |
| Apr 2024 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 61st Doeberl Cup |
| Apr 2023 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Doeberl Cup |
| Mar 2021 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | English Opening | 55th Begonia Open |
| Jun 2018 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Gold Coast Open |
| Mar 2018 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 52nd Begonia Open |
| Jan 2018 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-AUS |
| Apr 2017 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 55th Doeberl Cup |
| Jan 2014 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-AUS |
| Dec 2013 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Australian Masters A |
| Mar 2013 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Catalan | Begonia Open 47th |
| Oct 2011 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Melbourne Cup |
| Dec 2010 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | English Opening | Australian Masters |
| Oct 2010 | Stephen J Solomon | James Morris | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Melbourne Cup |
| Jan 2010 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-AUS |
| Jun 2009 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Oceania zt |
| Apr 2009 | James Morris | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Sydney Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Stephen J Solomon and James Morris?
In 18 recorded games, Stephen J Solomon has 6 wins, James Morris has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Stephen J Solomon and James Morris played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2009 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Stephen J Solomon and James Morris play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.