Ben Nguku Namale vs Githinji Hinga
Ben Nguku Namale (45, CM, KEN) and Githinji Hinga (48, KEN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Namale leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 1929, the Elo model gives Namale a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 1929 (Δ +116)
With Ben Nguku Namale as white
62% Ben16% draw21% Githinji
With Githinji Hinga as white
52% Ben20% draw29% Githinji
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Nguku Namale | Githinji Hinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 1929 |
| Peak rating | 2056 · Jan 2020 | 2123 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 39 | 38 |
| World rank now | #21,328 | #41,234 |
| World rank peak | #18,518 | #16,439 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 331 | 303 |
| Months active | 125 | 164 |
| % white wins | 71% | 57% |
| % black wins | 64% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1988 | 2363 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 112 |
Best Win
Ben Nguku Namale
Githinji Hinga
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Nguku Namale
Githinji Hinga