Ben Nguku Namale vs Ricky Sang
Ben Nguku Namale (45, CM, KEN) and Ricky Sang (43, KEN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Namale leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 1925, the Elo model gives Namale a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 1925 (Δ +120)
With Ben Nguku Namale as white
63% Ben16% draw21% Ricky
With Ricky Sang as white
52% Ben19% draw28% Ricky
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Nguku Namale | Ricky Sang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 1925 |
| Peak rating | 2056 · Jan 2020 | 2022 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 39 | 36 |
| World rank now | #21,328 | #42,116 |
| World rank peak | #18,518 | #25,482 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 331 | 517 |
| Months active | 125 | 137 |
| % white wins | 71% | 61% |
| % black wins | 64% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1988 | 1795 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 98 |
Best Win
Ben Nguku Namale
Ricky Sang
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
Ricky Sang