Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE players (first_name VARCHAR, player_id VARCHAR)
TABLE: CREATE TABLE rankings (player_id VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Find the total ranking points for each player and their first name.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(ranking_points), T1.first_name FROM players AS T1 JOIN rankings AS T2 ON T1.player_id = T2.player_id GROUP BY T1.first_name