Prepare against John Kojo Hasford
FM · Ghana · World #47,103 classical · FIDE ID 12600083
When preparing against John Kojo Hasford, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 137 games by John Kojo Hasford, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John Kojo Hasford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Kojo Hasford 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 | 1,905 | 2,112 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,033 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 66 | 21 | 50 | 48.2% |
| As White | 71 | 37 | 13 | 21 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 66 | 29 | 8 | 29 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Kojo Hasford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Kojo Hasford's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 94.4% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hasford usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hasford usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hasford usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hasford usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hasford usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 45.2% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 25.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 68.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
John Kojo Hasford's chess games
All 137 games by John Kojo Hasford in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 66 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Yuri A. Meshkov | 2,313 | Olympiad-43 | E11 |
| Sep 2016 | Abubaker Tagelsir | 2,216 | Olympiad-42 | B07 |
| Aug 2012 | Wim Blijstra | 2,206 | Olympiad-40 | D46 |
| Nov 2008 | Mateus Felizardo Viageiro Alice | 2,201 | Olympiad-38 | E61 |
| Jun 2014 | Bomo Lovet Kigigha | 2,194 | 4th Accra President's Cup | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GHA | 2021 | 34 | 28 | 2,085 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,034 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,950 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,934 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,086 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Kojo Hasford's chess games?
137 games by John Kojo Hasford, from Oct 2012 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 John Kojo Hasford has played.
What does John Kojo Hasford play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, John Kojo Hasford opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Kojo Hasford answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does John Kojo Hasford play as White?
As White, John Kojo Hasford's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Kojo Hasford play as Black?
As Black, John Kojo Hasford most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is John Kojo Hasford's FIDE rating?
John Kojo Hasford is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Apr 2014).
How many games has John Kojo Hasford played?
Our database contains 137 games by John Kojo Hasford, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Kojo Hasford?
137 games by John Kojo Hasford 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.