Gary W Lane vs Robert W Smith
IM Gary W Lane (2198) · FM Robert W Smith (2100)
Gary W Lane and Robert W Smith have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2007 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Lane leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lane | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane with White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Smith with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lane | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lane | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Oceania Zonal 2025 |
| Jan 2023 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Auckland Wade Masters |
| Jul 2016 | Gary W Lane | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Modern Defense | George Trundle Masters |
| Oct 2014 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | George Trundle Masters |
| May 2013 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Oceania zt |
| Oct 2012 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-South Island |
| Oct 2012 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | George Trundle IM |
| Jun 2009 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Oceania zt |
| May 2007 | Gary W Lane | Robert W Smith | 0-1 | Sicilian | Oceania zt |
| Apr 2007 | Robert W Smith | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Sydney Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gary W Lane and Robert W Smith?
In 10 recorded games, Gary W Lane has 4 wins, Robert W Smith has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gary W Lane and Robert W Smith played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2007 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Gary W Lane and Robert W Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.