Anthony Fergus Ker (born 1967) is a

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(IM).

Chess career

Ker has represented New Zealand in eight

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s between 1988 and 2018.Anthony Ker
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fourteen times since 1988/89.Anthony Ker
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/ref> Anthony Ker was awarded the IM title when he finished third, with 6/9, in the Oceania Zonal Chess Championship held in

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, New Zealand in May 2000. He also competed in the Oceania Chess Championships in 2002, 2005 and 2012. Ker has had a decades-long friendly rivalry with fellow IM and NZ Champion

Russell Dive Russell John Dive (born 21 May 1966 in Wellington) is a New Zealand chess International Master (IM). Chess career Dive represented New Zealand in twelve Chess Olympiads between 1988 and 2018. His best result was in 1994 when he scored 7.5/11 and ...

, with an almost level score and high number of decisive games.

Bridge

Ker is also a strong

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player who has represented New Zealand at several international events.Anthony Ker at WBF Master points rankings
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Notable games

Anthony Ker vs Boris Spassky, Wellington Plaza 1988, King's Indian Defense: Saemisch Variation, (E83), 1/2-1/2

Anthony Ker vs Edhi Handoko, South East Asian Zonal 1995, Slav Defense: Exchange Variation, (D10), 1-0

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* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ker, Anthony F. 1967 births Living people Chess International Masters New Zealand chess players Chess Olympiad competitors New Zealand contract bridge players Sportspeople from Wellington City