Ben Nguku Namale vs Jackson Kamau Ndegwa
Ben Nguku Namale (45, CM, KEN) and Jackson Kamau Ndegwa (39, KEN) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Namale leads with 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2nd Edition Kitengela Chess Knights saw Namale prevail. With current classical ratings of 2045 and 1895, the Elo model gives Namale a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 1895 (Δ +150)
With Ben Nguku Namale as white
67% Ben15% draw18% Jackson
With Jackson Kamau Ndegwa as white
57% Ben18% draw25% Jackson
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Nguku Namale | Jackson Kamau Ndegwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 1895 |
| Peak rating | 2056 · Jan 2020 | 2026 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 39 | 32 |
| World rank now | #21,328 | #49,381 |
| World rank peak | #18,518 | #24,386 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 331 | 503 |
| Months active | 125 | 141 |
| % white wins | 71% | 61% |
| % black wins | 64% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1988 | 1444 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 6 |
Best Win
Ben Nguku Namale
Jackson Kamau Ndegwa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
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
Jackson Kamau Ndegwa