Anthony F Ker vs Robert W Smith
IM Anthony F Ker (2180) · FM Robert W Smith (2100)
Anthony F Ker and Robert W Smith have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2005 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Ker leads 8 wins to 2, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ker | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ker with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Smith with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ker | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ker | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | London System | ch-NZL Rapid 131st |
| Jan 2021 | Anthony F Ker | Robert W Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-NZL Open 128th |
| Apr 2019 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-North Island |
| Jan 2017 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 124th ch-NZL Open |
| Jan 2013 | Anthony F Ker | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-NZL Rapid |
| Apr 2011 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-North Island |
| Jan 2011 | Anthony F Ker | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-NZL 118th |
| Jan 2010 | Anthony F Ker | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 117th ch-NZL |
| Jan 2008 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-NZL 115th |
| Jan 2007 | Anthony F Ker | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-NZL 0607 |
| Jan 2006 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Queenstown Open |
| Feb 2005 | Robert W Smith | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Oceania zt |
| Jan 2005 | Anthony F Ker | Robert W Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-NZL 112th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anthony F Ker and Robert W Smith?
In 13 recorded games, Anthony F Ker has 8 wins, Robert W Smith has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Anthony F Ker and Robert W Smith played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2005 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Anthony F Ker and Robert W Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.