Prepare against Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson
CM · Ghana · World #92,341 classical · FIDE ID 12600113
When preparing against Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 159 games by Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson 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 | 1,752 | 1,913 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,914 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 60 | 17 | 82 | 37.7% |
| As White | 81 | 33 | 9 | 39 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 27 | 8 | 43 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 38.3% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Thompson usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Thompson usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Thompson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thompson usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Thompson usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Thompson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 37.0% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 14 | 30.4% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson's chess games
All 159 games by Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Jul 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: 60 wins, 17 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Jasvindar Singh | 2,200 | Olympiad-40 | A42 |
| Jul 2015 | Angela Naa Amerley Ayiku | 2,030 | Accra President's Cup 5th | B22 |
| Oct 2009 | Walter Gerhard | 2,012 | 31st Arco Open | D43 |
| Dec 2016 | John Kojo Hasford | 2,001 | ch-GHA | E61 |
| Dec 2018 | Joseph Jamena Mensah | 1,993 | ch-GHA | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GHA | 2018 | 40 | 22 | 1,869 |
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 1,914 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,830 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,799 |
| 4th Accra President's Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Accra President's Cup 5th | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,005 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson's chess games?
159 games by Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson, from Jan 2009 to Jul 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 Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson has played.
What does Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson play as White?
As White, Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson play as Black?
As Black, Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson's FIDE rating?
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson played?
Our database contains 159 games by Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 17 draws, 82 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson?
159 games by Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson 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.