Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson vs Philip Elikem Ameku
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson (66, CM, GHA) and Philip Elikem Ameku (37, GHA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Ameku leads with 9 wins to 4, with 1 draws — a 7% draw rate. Their last meeting at 4th Elichess Open saw Ameku prevail. With current classical ratings of 1742 and 1868, the Elo model gives Ameku a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1742 vs 1868 (Δ -126)
With Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson as white
28% Edward17% draw54% Philip
With Philip Elikem Ameku as white
21% Edward15% draw64% Philip
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson | Philip Elikem Ameku | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1742 | 1868 |
| Peak rating | 1913 · Jun 2016 | 1944 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 56 | 30 |
| World rank now | #95,215 | #56,368 |
| World rank peak | #44,723 | #36,238 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 322 |
| Months active | 174 | 142 |
| % white wins | 49% | 59% |
| % black wins | 45% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1265 | 1752 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 51 |
Best Win
Edward Nii Lamptey Thompson
Philip Elikem Ameku
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
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
Philip Elikem Ameku