Anthony F Ker vs R.A. Tony Dowden
IM Anthony F Ker (2180) · CM R.A. Tony Dowden (1961)
Anthony F Ker and R.A. Tony Dowden have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Ker leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ker | Draws | Dowden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ker with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Dowden with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ker | Draws | Dowden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ker | Draws | Dowden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-Asian Seniors 50 |
| Apr 2019 | Anthony F Ker | R Anthony Dowden | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-North Island |
| Jan 2015 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NZL rapid Open |
| Jan 2003 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-NZL |
| Dec 2001 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-NZL 109th |
| Jan 1999 | Anthony F Ker | R Anthony Dowden | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-NZL 106 |
| Jan 1998 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Hamilton Rapid Open |
| Jan 1997 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-North Island |
| Jan 1991 | R Anthony Dowden | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1985 | Anthony F Ker | R Anthony Dowden | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-NZL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anthony F Ker and R.A. Tony Dowden?
In 10 recorded games, Anthony F Ker has 5 wins, R.A. Tony Dowden has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Anthony F Ker and R.A. Tony Dowden played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Anthony F Ker and R.A. Tony Dowden play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (3 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.