Russell John Dive vs William Forster
IM Russell John Dive (2124) · CM William Forster (1774)
Russell John Dive and William Forster have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Dive leads 13 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dive | Draws | Forster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dive with White | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Forster with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dive | Draws | Forster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dive | Draws | Forster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | William Forster | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wellington CC-chA |
| Aug 2022 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Sep 2016 | William Forster | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wellington CC-chA |
| Jul 2016 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Jun 2016 | William Forster | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Henderson Trusts Open 39th |
| Dec 2015 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Wellington CC-chA |
| Nov 2014 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wellington CC-chA |
| Nov 2013 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Sep 2013 | William Forster | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Wellington CC-chA |
| Aug 2012 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| Mar 2012 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Wellington CC Summer Cup |
| Sep 2011 | William Forster | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Wellington CC-chA |
| Oct 2010 | William Forster | Russell John Dive | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Wellington Mazur Memorial |
| Jan 2007 | Russell John Dive | William Forster | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NZL 0607 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Russell John Dive and William Forster?
In 14 recorded games, Russell John Dive has 13 wins, William Forster has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Russell John Dive and William Forster played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Russell John Dive and William Forster play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.