Gata Kamsky vs Joel Benjamin
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Joel Benjamin (2471)
Gata Kamsky and Joel Benjamin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in May 2013. Kamsky leads 5 wins to 1, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Benjamin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Benjamin with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Benjamin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Benjamin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-USA |
| Aug 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 1st Washington Open |
| Jul 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37th World Open |
| May 2009 | Joel Benjamin | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-USA |
| Jul 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34th World Open |
| Nov 2004 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1991 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | USA-ch m |
| Jan 1991 | Joel Benjamin | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | USA-ch m |
| Jan 1991 | Joel Benjamin | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | USA-ch m |
| Jan 1991 | Gata Kamsky | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | USA-ch m |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Joel Benjamin?
In 11 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 5 wins, Joel Benjamin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Joel Benjamin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1991 to May 2013.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Joel Benjamin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.