Robert W Smith vs R.A. Tony Dowden
FM Robert W Smith (2093) · CM R.A. Tony Dowden (1961)
Robert W Smith and R.A. Tony Dowden have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1978 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Smith leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smith | Draws | Dowden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Dowden with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smith | Draws | Dowden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smith | Draws | Dowden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Robert W Smith | R.A. Tony Dowden | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bob Wade 2026 | Hilton Bennett Masters |
| Jan 2026 | Robert W Smith | R.A. Tony Dowden | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 133rd ch-NZL Open |
| Jan 2015 | R Anthony Dowden | Robert W Smith | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-NZL rapid Open |
| Oct 2012 | R Anthony Dowden | Robert W Smith | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-South Island |
| Jan 2008 | Robert W Smith | R Anthony Dowden | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-NZL 115th |
| Jan 2003 | R Anthony Dowden | Robert Wayne Smith | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-NZL |
| Jan 2002 | Robert Wayne Smith | R Anthony Dowden | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL 109th |
| Jan 1997 | Robert Wayne Smith | R Anthony Dowden | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1982 | Robert Wayne Smith | R Anthony Dowden | 0-1 | Bird's opening | ch-NZL |
| Jan 1978 | Robert Wayne Smith | R Anthony Dowden | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-NZL Premier res |
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What is the head-to-head score between Robert W Smith and R.A. Tony Dowden?
In 10 recorded games, Robert W Smith has 0 wins, R.A. Tony Dowden has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Robert W Smith and R.A. Tony Dowden played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1978 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Robert W Smith and R.A. Tony Dowden play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.