Ben Nguku Namale vs Joseph Muragu Methu
Ben Nguku Namale (45, CM, KEN) and Joseph Muragu Methu (39, KEN) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Methu leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 1938, the Elo model gives Namale a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 1938 (Δ +107)
With Ben Nguku Namale as white
61% Ben17% draw22% Joseph
With Joseph Muragu Methu as white
50% Ben20% draw30% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Nguku Namale | Joseph Muragu Methu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 1938+1 |
| Peak rating | 2056 · Jan 2020 | 2141 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 39 | 32 |
| World rank now | #21,328 | #39,244 |
| World rank peak | #18,518 | #13,546 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 331 | 590 |
| Months active | 125 | 132 |
| % white wins | 71% | 69% |
| % black wins | 64% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1988 | 1871 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 64 |
Best Win
Ben Nguku Namale
Joseph Muragu Methu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Joseph Muragu Methu