Anthony F Ker vs Russell John Dive
Anthony F Ker (59, IM, NZL) and Russell John Dive (60, IM, NZL) have met 35 times in classical OTB. Ker leads with 15 wins to 11, with 9 draws — a 26% draw rate. Their last meeting at Arthur Pomeroy Memorial 2026 A Rounds 1-4 drew. With current classical ratings of 2180 and 2124, the Elo model gives Ker a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2180 vs 2124 (Δ +56)
With Anthony F Ker as white
52% Anthony21% draw27% Russell
With Russell John Dive as white
41% Anthony25% draw35% Russell
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anthony F Ker | Russell John Dive | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2180 | 2124 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · Nov 2011 | 2411 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 44 | 35 |
| World rank now | #9,276 | #13,274 |
| World rank peak | #3,130 | #1,672 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 538 | 645 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 63% | 64% |
| % black wins | 58% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1995 | 1924 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 49 |
Best Win
Anthony F Ker
Russell John Dive
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
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
Russell John Dive