Prepare against Philip Elikem Ameku
Ghana · World #47,118 classical · FIDE ID 12600326
Our database contains 133 games by Philip Elikem Ameku, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Elikem Ameku's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Elikem Ameku 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 | 1,944 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,947 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,929 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 61 | 27 | 45 | 45.9% |
| As White | 69 | 33 | 16 | 20 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 28 | 11 | 25 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 56.5% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 36.2% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ameku usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ameku usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ameku usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 68.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Ameku usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ameku usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ameku usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 17.9% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Philip Elikem Ameku's chess games
All 133 games by Philip Elikem Ameku in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 61 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Simplice Armel Degondo | 2,191 | Lagos Open | B23 |
| Jul 2014 | Emmanuel Maduagwuna | 2,145 | 4th Accra President's Cup | B35 |
| Dec 2018 | Joseph Jamena Mensah | 1,993 | ch-GHA | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Francis Eric Anquandah | 1,971 | ch-GHA | B01 |
| Dec 2017 | Lionel Adu Jnr | 1,951 | ch-GHA | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GHA | 2021 | 42 | 25 | 1,916 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,924 |
| ch-Francophonie 9th | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| Lome zt 4.4 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
| 4th Accra President's Cup | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| Accra President's Cup 5th | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,964 |
| Lagos CIV-ch Inv Open 2 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,926 |
| Lagos Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Elikem Ameku's chess games?
133 games by Philip Elikem Ameku, from Aug 2014 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 Philip Elikem Ameku has played.
What does Philip Elikem Ameku play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Philip Elikem Ameku opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Elikem Ameku answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Philip Elikem Ameku play as White?
As White, Philip Elikem Ameku's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Elikem Ameku play as Black?
As Black, Philip Elikem Ameku most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Philip Elikem Ameku's FIDE rating?
Philip Elikem Ameku is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Philip Elikem Ameku played?
Our database contains 133 games by Philip Elikem Ameku, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 27 draws, 45 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Elikem Ameku?
133 games by Philip Elikem Ameku 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.