Anthony F Ker vs William Forster
IM Anthony F Ker (2180) · CM William Forster (1774)
Anthony F Ker and William Forster have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in May 2026. Ker leads 21 wins to 0, with 1 draws (95% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ker | Draws | Forster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ker with White | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Forster with White | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ker | Draws | Forster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ker | Draws | Forster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Kapiti Rapid 2026 |
| Jan 2024 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-NZL Open 131st |
| Sep 2022 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wellington CC-chA |
| Sep 2022 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Aug 2021 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Oct 2016 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| Aug 2016 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Feb 2016 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Oct 2015 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Wellington CC-chA |
| Sep 2015 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Nov 2014 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wellington CC-chA |
| Apr 2014 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Oct 2013 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| May 2013 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A |
| Mar 2013 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Nov 2012 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Oct 2012 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| Feb 2012 | William Forster | Anthony F Ker | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Nov 2011 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Sep 2011 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wellington CC-chA |
| Jan 2009 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Queenstown Open |
| Jan 2007 | Anthony F Ker | William Forster | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL 0607 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anthony F Ker and William Forster?
In 22 recorded games, Anthony F Ker has 21 wins, William Forster has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Anthony F Ker and William Forster played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 2007 to May 2026.
What openings do Anthony F Ker and William Forster play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (6 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.