Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson vs Lionel Adu Jnr
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson (66, CM, GHA) and Lionel Adu Jnr (42, CM, GHA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Adu Jnr leads with 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 GCA BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIPS saw Adu Jnr prevail. With current classical ratings of 1742 and 1854, the Elo model gives Adu Jnr a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1742 vs 1854 (Δ -112)
With Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson as white
30% Edward18% draw52% Lionel
With Lionel Adu Jnr as white
22% Edward15% draw62% Lionel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson | Lionel Adu Jnr | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1742 | 1854 |
| Peak rating | 1913 · Jun 2016 | 1968 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 56 | 33 |
| World rank now | #95,215 | #58,256 |
| World rank peak | #44,723 | #35,584 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 214 |
| Months active | 174 | 134 |
| % white wins | 49% | 56% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1265 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 0 |
Best Win
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson
Lionel Adu Jnr
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson
Lionel Adu Jnr