Prepare against Kwabena Adu-Poku
CM · Ghana · World #33,803 classical · FIDE ID 12600598
When preparing against Kwabena Adu-Poku, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 62 games by Kwabena Adu-Poku, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kwabena Adu-Poku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kwabena Adu-Poku 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 | 1,965 | 2,004 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,974 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 6 | 36 | 32.3% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kwabena Adu-Poku's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kwabena Adu-Poku's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 81.8% | 31.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 31.5% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Adu-Poku usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Adu-Poku usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Adu-Poku usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Adu-Poku usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Adu-Poku usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Kwabena Adu-Poku's chess games
All 62 games by Kwabena Adu-Poku in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Andrew Metrick | 2,255 | Titled Tue Late | A62 |
| Aug 2021 | Erick Marvin Guevara Sanchez | 2,173 | Online Olym Div3 E | B32 |
| Jul 2022 | Carlos E. Burgos Figueroa | 2,164 | Olympiad-44 | B31 |
| Nov 2023 | Nataliya Vlasova | 2,121 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Craig Clawitter | 2,050 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 31 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 7th Tema Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,799 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,990 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 2,164 |
| ch-GHA | 2021 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Lome zt 4.2 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kwabena Adu-Poku's chess games?
62 games by Kwabena Adu-Poku, from Jan 2016 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 Kwabena Adu-Poku has played.
What does Kwabena Adu-Poku play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Kwabena Adu-Poku opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kwabena Adu-Poku answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Kwabena Adu-Poku play as White?
As White, Kwabena Adu-Poku's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kwabena Adu-Poku play as Black?
As Black, Kwabena Adu-Poku most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Kwabena Adu-Poku's FIDE rating?
Kwabena Adu-Poku is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Kwabena Adu-Poku played?
Our database contains 62 games by Kwabena Adu-Poku, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 36 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kwabena Adu-Poku?
62 games by Kwabena Adu-Poku 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.