Prepare against Amoako Philip Selikem Yao
CM · Ghana · World #29,939 classical · FIDE ID 12602256
When preparing against Amoako Philip Selikem Yao, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 84 games by Amoako Philip Selikem Yao, covering Jan 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Amoako Philip Selikem Yao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amoako Philip Selikem Yao before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,987 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,977 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,043 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 31 | 15 | 38 | 36.9% |
| As White | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 38.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 233 rated games against 190 different opponents, across 35 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 131 | 63 | 29 | 39 | 48.1% | 1,755 | 1,784 | 11 |
| Rapid | 34 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 70.6% | 1,688 | 1,808 | 7 |
| Blitz | 49 | 27 | 5 | 17 | 55.1% | 1,826 | 1,929 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 23 | 12 | 37 | 31.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 76 | 51 | 11 | 14 | 67.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 28 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 1,971 | 2,071 |
| 2025 | 97 | 54 | 14 | 29 | 1,810 | 1,922 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,997 | 1,897 |
| 2023 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 1,738 | 1,725 |
| 2021 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 1,469 | 1,494 |
| 2019 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 1,616 | 1,305 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Where Amoako Philip Selikem Yao has played
England (23) · Ghana (11) · Wales (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Yao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Amoako Philip Selikem Yao's chess games
All 84 games by Amoako Philip Selikem Yao in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mikhailo Kapechun | 2,217 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | C13 |
| Aug 2025 | Kanishka Bhatia | 2,067 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | B07 |
| Jun 2025 | Eran Lapushnian | 1,993 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Georgiana-Steluta Morea | 1,920 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Robert Ashworth | 1,914 | Sussex University Masters U2050 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,008 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 1,950 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,977 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| VI Mindsports Int Open | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,912 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amoako Philip Selikem Yao's chess games?
84 games by Amoako Philip Selikem Yao, from Jan 2020 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Amoako Philip Selikem Yao has played.
What does Amoako Philip Selikem Yao play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Amoako Philip Selikem Yao opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amoako Philip Selikem Yao answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Amoako Philip Selikem Yao play as White?
As White, Amoako Philip Selikem Yao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amoako Philip Selikem Yao play as Black?
As Black, Amoako Philip Selikem Yao most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Amoako Philip Selikem Yao's FIDE rating?
Amoako Philip Selikem Yao is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Amoako Philip Selikem Yao played?
Our database contains 84 games by Amoako Philip Selikem Yao, covering Jan 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amoako Philip Selikem Yao?
84 games by Amoako Philip Selikem Yao reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.