Prepare against Cephas Clinton Fomevor
CM · Ghana · World #42,030 classical · FIDE ID 12601330
When preparing against Cephas Clinton Fomevor, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cephas Clinton Fomevor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cephas Clinton Fomevor 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 | 1,926 | 1,926 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,938 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 68 | 21 | 158 | 27.5% |
| As White | 125 | 38 | 14 | 73 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 122 | 30 | 7 | 85 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cephas Clinton Fomevor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cephas Clinton Fomevor's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 75.2% | 35.1% |
| c4 | 28 | 22.4% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues c4 (39.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 56.1% | 10.9% |
| c6 | 25 | 43.9% | 42.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Cephas Clinton Fomevor's chess games
All 247 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Aug 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: 68 wins, 21 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 0/0/11 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,532 | Titled Tue Late | D20 |
| Jul 2025 | A Brenke | 2,349 | Titled Tue Early | D17 |
| Mar 2025 | Casper Liu | 2,317 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jun 2025 | Akira Watanabe | 2,284 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| Jun 2026 | Evans Quek,S | 2,280 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 179 | 50 | 1,946 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-Francophonie 9th | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-Africa rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,993 |
| chT-AFR 13th Rapid | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,910 |
| 7th Tema Open | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cephas Clinton Fomevor's chess games?
247 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor, from Apr 2018 to Aug 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 Cephas Clinton Fomevor has played.
What does Cephas Clinton Fomevor play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Cephas Clinton Fomevor opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cephas Clinton Fomevor answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cephas Clinton Fomevor play as White?
As White, Cephas Clinton Fomevor's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cephas Clinton Fomevor play as Black?
As Black, Cephas Clinton Fomevor most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Cephas Clinton Fomevor's FIDE rating?
Cephas Clinton Fomevor is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Cephas Clinton Fomevor played?
Our database contains 247 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 21 draws, 158 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cephas Clinton Fomevor?
247 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor 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.