Prepare against Francis Eric Anquandah
IM · Ghana · World #37,895 classical · FIDE ID 12600148
Our database contains 210 games by Francis Eric Anquandah, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francis Eric Anquandah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis Eric Anquandah 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 | 1,945 | 2,019 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,992 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 87 | 38 | 85 | 41.4% |
| As White | 111 | 49 | 21 | 41 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 38 | 17 | 44 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francis Eric Anquandah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francis Eric Anquandah's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 97.3% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Anquandah usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Anquandah usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Anquandah usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Anquandah usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Anquandah usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 93.2% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
Francis Eric Anquandah's chess games
All 210 games by Francis Eric Anquandah in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 87 wins, 38 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/2/15 | 48.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 39 | 14/8/17 | 35.9% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Abimbola OSUNFUYI | 2,176 | Lome zt 4.4 | B85 |
| Oct 2010 | Mondoly Sanon | 2,120 | Olympiad-39 | B01 |
| Apr 2016 | Yoboue Hermann Manan | 2,104 | Accra zt 4.4 | B01 |
| Oct 2009 | Ernst Schrott | 2,059 | 31st Arco Open | B01 |
| Oct 2009 | Luca Paggiaro | 2,049 | 31st Arco Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GHA | 2021 | 35 | 24.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 16 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 13 | 8.5 | – |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,113 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,062 |
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,117 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,960 |
| Lome zt 4.4 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francis Eric Anquandah's chess games?
210 games by Francis Eric Anquandah, from Nov 2010 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 Francis Eric Anquandah has played.
What does Francis Eric Anquandah play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Francis Eric Anquandah opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis Eric Anquandah answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Francis Eric Anquandah play as White?
As White, Francis Eric Anquandah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francis Eric Anquandah play as Black?
As Black, Francis Eric Anquandah most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Francis Eric Anquandah's FIDE rating?
Francis Eric Anquandah is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Francis Eric Anquandah played?
Our database contains 210 games by Francis Eric Anquandah, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 38 draws, 85 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francis Eric Anquandah?
210 games by Francis Eric Anquandah 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.