Philip Elikem Ameku vs Joseph Jamena Mensah
Philip Elikem Ameku (37, GHA) and Joseph Jamena Mensah (34, CM, GHA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Mensah leads with 9 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at Elichess October Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1868 and 1913, the Elo model gives Mensah a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1868 vs 1913 (Δ -45)
With Philip Elikem Ameku as white
37% Philip22% draw40% Joseph
With Joseph Jamena Mensah as white
29% Philip19% draw52% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Philip Elikem Ameku | Joseph Jamena Mensah | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1868 | 1913 |
| Peak rating | 1944 · Feb 2019 | 1999 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 30 | 26 |
| World rank now | #56,368 | #42,254 |
| World rank peak | #36,238 | #29,461 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 322 | 343 |
| Months active | 142 | 141 |
| % white wins | 59% | 67% |
| % black wins | 55% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1752 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 0 |
Best Win
Philip Elikem Ameku
Joseph Jamena Mensah
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Philip Elikem Ameku
Joseph Jamena Mensah