Prepare against Cephas Clinton Fomevor
CM · Ghana · World #42,089 classical · FIDE ID 12601330
When preparing against Cephas Clinton Fomevor, expect 1.d4 in 67% 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: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,938 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 80 | 22 | 172 | 29.2% |
| As White | 141 | 46 | 15 | 80 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 34 | 7 | 92 | 25.6% |
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 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 66.7% | 35.1% |
| c4 | 44 | 31.2% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% 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 — 31% of White games, 44.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Fomevor usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 56.5% | 12.9% |
| c6 | 27 | 43.5% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Cephas Clinton Fomevor's chess games
All 274 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Sep 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: 80 wins, 22 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| 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% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 0/0/11 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,532 | Titled Tue Late | D20 |
| Jul 2025 | Andreas 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 | 197 | 58.5 | 1,954 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,889 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,936 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cephas Clinton Fomevor's chess games?
274 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor, from Apr 2018 to Sep 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 141 games with White in our database, Cephas Clinton Fomevor opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% 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 (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 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 (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Cephas Clinton Fomevor's FIDE rating?
Cephas Clinton Fomevor is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Cephas Clinton Fomevor played?
Our database contains 274 games by Cephas Clinton Fomevor, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 22 draws, 172 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cephas Clinton Fomevor?
274 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.