Anthony F Ker vs Russell John Dive
IM Anthony F Ker (2180) · IM Russell John Dive (2124)
23
Ker wins
21
draws
16
Dive wins
60
games
Anthony F Ker and Russell John Dive have played 60 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Ker leads 23 wins to 16, with 21 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (11 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ker | Draws | Dive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ker with White | 29 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| Dive with White | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ker | Draws | Dive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 59 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ker | Draws | Dive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 60 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | RJ Dive | A Ker | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 132nd ch-NZL Open |
| Jun 2023 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A |
| Mar 2023 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Oct 2022 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-Asian Seniors 50 |
| Oct 2022 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wellington CC-chA |
| Jun 2022 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A |
| Jan 2022 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 129th NZL-ch Open |
| Jun 2021 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 43rd Henderson Trusts Open A |
| Apr 2021 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-North Island |
| Jan 2021 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-NZL Open 128th |
| Apr 2019 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-North Island |
| Jan 2019 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-NZL rapid Open |
| Jan 2019 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 126th ch-NZL Open |
| Apr 2017 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wellington Easter Open |
| Jan 2017 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Oceania zt 3.6 |
| Oct 2016 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| Aug 2016 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| May 2016 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A |
| Feb 2016 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Jan 2016 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 123rd ch-NZL Open |
| Nov 2015 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| Apr 2015 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wellington Easter Open |
| Mar 2015 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Jan 2015 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 122nd ch-NZL Open |
| Nov 2014 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wellington CC-chA |
| May 2014 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A |
| Mar 2014 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Jan 2014 | Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 121st ch-NZL |
| Dec 2013 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Aug 2013 | Russell John Dive | Anthony F Ker | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anthony F Ker and Russell John Dive?
In 60 recorded games, Anthony F Ker has 23 wins, Russell John Dive has 16 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Anthony F Ker and Russell John Dive played each other?
Our database records 60 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Anthony F Ker and Russell John Dive play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (11 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.