Russell John Dive vs Robert W Smith
IM Russell John Dive (2124) · FM Robert W Smith (2100)
Russell John Dive and Robert W Smith have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Dive leads 5 wins to 1, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dive | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dive with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Smith with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dive | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dive | Draws | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Russell John Dive | Robert W Smith | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 44th Henderson Trusts Open A |
| Jan 2021 | Russell John Dive | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NZL Rapid |
| Jan 2019 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-NZL rapid Open |
| Jan 2018 | Russell John Dive | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-NZL Open Rapid |
| Sep 2017 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-NZL Seniors |
| Jun 2017 | Russell John Dive | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Waitakere Trusts Open 40th |
| Jan 2017 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 124th ch-NZL Open |
| Apr 2016 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-NZL Seniors |
| Jan 2016 | Russell John Dive | Robert W Smith | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-NZL rapid 123rd |
| Jan 2015 | Russell John Dive | Robert W Smith | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-NZL rapid Open |
| Jan 2014 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 121st ch-NZL |
| Jan 2007 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | ch-NZL 0607 |
| Jan 2005 | Robert W Smith | Russell John Dive | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NZL 112th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Russell John Dive and Robert W Smith?
In 13 recorded games, Russell John Dive has 5 wins, Robert W Smith has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Russell John Dive and Robert W Smith played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2005 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Russell John Dive and Robert W Smith play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.