John Kojo Hasford vs Philip Elikem Ameku
John Kojo Hasford (60, FM, GHA) and Philip Elikem Ameku (37, GHA) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Hasford leads with 11 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 GHANA NATIONALS FINAL PHASE saw Hasford prevail. With current classical ratings of 1947 and 1868, the Elo model gives Hasford a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1947 vs 1868 (Δ +79)
With John Kojo Hasford as white
57% John17% draw25% Philip
With Philip Elikem Ameku as white
46% John21% draw33% Philip
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Kojo Hasford | Philip Elikem Ameku | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1947 | 1868 |
| Peak rating | 2112 · Oct 2012 | 1944 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 46 | 30 |
| World rank now | #37,321 | #56,368 |
| World rank peak | #17,072 | #36,238 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 345 | 322 |
| Months active | 158 | 142 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 57% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1773 | 1752 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 51 |
Best Win
John Kojo Hasford
Philip Elikem Ameku
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John Kojo Hasford
Philip Elikem Ameku