Prepare against Anthony F Ker
IM · New Zealand · World #9,361 classical · FIDE ID 4300084
Our database contains 1,079 games by Anthony F Ker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anthony F Ker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony F Ker before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,180 | 2,359 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,341 | Jan 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,317 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,079 | 567 | 298 | 214 | 52.5% |
| As White | 541 | 300 | 150 | 91 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 538 | 267 | 148 | 123 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony F Ker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony F Ker's side.
First moves as White (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 381 | 70.4% | 72.6% |
| d4 | 154 | 28.5% | 62.3% |
| g4 | 6 | 1.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 72.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ker usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ker usually continues Nf3 (74.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ker usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ker usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ker usually continues c4 (78.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ker usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 177 | 67.0% | 67.5% |
| c5 | 68 | 25.8% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.0% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 51 | 29.0% | 77.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Anthony F Ker's chess games
All 1,079 games by Anthony F Ker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 567 wins, 298 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 90 | 52/22/16 | 57.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 44 | 30/9/5 | 68.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 22/9/10 | 53.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 38 | 25/5/8 | 65.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 36 | 22/9/5 | 61.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/10/1 | 54.2% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 8/9/0 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 189 | 108/44/37 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 18/11/4 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 28 | 7/12/9 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,670 | ch-North Island | B27 |
| Jan 2016 | Alexandr Fier | 2,607 | ch-NZL rapid 123rd | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Edhi Handoko | 2,500 | Genting zt | D13 |
| Aug 2020 | Jingyao Tin | 2,464 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | C56 |
| Mar 2011 | Russell John Dive | 2,460 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL | 2003 | 128 | 71.5 | 2,322 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2022 | 67 | 55.5 | 2,317 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 49 | 40 | 2,291 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 44 | 36.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 41 | 31.5 | 2,330 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 36 | 29.5 | 2,196 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | 2023 | 33 | 27 | 2,505 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,233 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Russell John Dive (60 games) · Nicolas Croad (25 games) · William Forster (22 games) · Michael Nyberg (20 games) · Robert W Smith (13 games) · Michael V R Steadman (11 games) · Layla Timergazi (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony F Ker's chess games?
1,079 games by Anthony F Ker, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Anthony F Ker has played.
What does Anthony F Ker play on the first move as White?
Across 541 games with White in our database, Anthony F Ker opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony F Ker answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Anthony F Ker play as White?
As White, Anthony F Ker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (90 games, 57.8% win rate); Scotch Game (44 games, 68.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 53.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 541 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony F Ker play as Black?
As Black, Anthony F Ker most often plays: Pirc Defense (189 games, 57.1% win rate); Rat Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 538 games.
What is Anthony F Ker's FIDE rating?
Anthony F Ker is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Anthony F Ker played?
Our database contains 1,079 games by Anthony F Ker, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 567 wins, 298 draws, 214 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony F Ker?
1,079 games by Anthony F Ker reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.