Anthony F Ker vs Nicolas Croad
Anthony F Ker (59, IM, NZL) and Nicolas Croad (46, FM, NZL) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Croad leads with 8 wins to 6, with 12 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Arthur Pomeroy Memorial 2026 A Rounds 1-4 saw Croad prevail. With current classical ratings of 2180 and 2168, the Elo model gives Ker a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2180 vs 2168 (Δ +12)
With Anthony F Ker as white
45% Anthony23% draw32% Nicolas
With Nicolas Croad as white
34% Anthony25% draw41% Nicolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anthony F Ker | Nicolas Croad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2180 | 2168 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · Nov 2011 | 2334 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 44 | 32 |
| World rank now | #9,276 | #10,020 |
| World rank peak | #3,130 | #3,651 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 538 | 612 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 63% | 54% |
| % black wins | 58% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1995 | 1986 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 29 |
Best Win
Anthony F Ker
Nicolas Croad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anthony F Ker
Nicolas Croad