Joel Benjamin vs Alexander Fishbein
GM Joel Benjamin (2467) · GM Alexander Fishbein (2428)
Joel Benjamin and Alexander Fishbein have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Benjamin leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Fishbein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Fishbein with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Fishbein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Fishbein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C96 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Fishbein,A | Benjamin,Joe | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | ch-USA Seniors 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Fishbein | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2021 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Fishbein | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Fishbein | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 1999 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Fishbein | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Open 27th |
| Jan 1995 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Fishbein | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23rd World Open |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Fishbein | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 21st World Open |
| Jan 1991 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Fishbein | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | National Open |
| Jan 1989 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Fishbein | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1986 | Alexander Fishbein | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 87th US Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Alexander Fishbein?
In 10 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 4 wins, Alexander Fishbein has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Alexander Fishbein played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Alexander Fishbein play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.