Joel Benjamin vs Alexander Ivanov
GM Joel Benjamin (2471) · GM Alexander Ivanov (2369)
Joel Benjamin and Alexander Ivanov have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Sep 2015. Benjamin leads 8 wins to 4, with 12 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Ivanov with White | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Ivanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Philidor | USA tt |
| Sep 2013 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-New York State 135th |
| Jul 2006 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34th World Open |
| Oct 2000 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 2000 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28th World Open |
| Nov 1999 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | 30th Philadelphia National Congress |
| Aug 1999 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA Gr-B playoff |
| Aug 1999 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-USA Gr-B playoff |
| Aug 1999 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Jul 1999 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | World Open 27th |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Las Vegas |
| Aug 1997 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA G1 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | New York Open |
| Jan 1993 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-USA |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1991 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19th World Open |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Washington Open |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chicago Open |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Ivanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-USA |
| Jan 1988 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Ivanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Alexander Ivanov?
In 24 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 8 wins, Alexander Ivanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Alexander Ivanov played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Sep 2015.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Alexander Ivanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.