Anthony Ker
Anthony F. Ker (born 1967) is a chess International Master (IM).[1]
| Anthony Ker | |
|---|---|
 Anthony Ker at the 117th NZ Chess Championship, Auckland, January 2010 | |
| Country |  |
| Born | 1967 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Title | International Master (2000) |
| FIDE rating | 2314 (July 2019) |
| Peak rating | 2359 (Nov 2011) |
Chess career
Ker has represented New Zealand in eight Chess Olympiads between 1988 and 2018.[2] His best result was in 1988 when he scored 7.5/12.[2]
Ker has won or jointly won the New Zealand Chess Championship fourteen times since 1988/89.[3][4]
Anthony Ker was awarded the IM title when he finished third, with 6/9, in the Oceania Zonal Chess Championship held in Auckland, New Zealand in May 2000.[4][5] He also competed in the Oceania Chess Championships in 2002, 2005 and 2012.
Bridge
Ker is also a strong bridge player who has represented New Zealand at several international events.[6]
Notable games
References
- Anthony Ker player profile at www.fide.com
- Anthony Ker Chess Olympiad record from www.olimpbase.org
- The New Zealand Championships: A Brief History by Peter Stuart
- Anthony Ker player profile at www.chessgames.com
- The Week in Chess 290, 29 May 2000 Mark Crowther
- Anthony Ker at WBF Master points rankings
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