Joel Benjamin vs Alexander Stripunsky
GM Joel Benjamin (2471) · GM Alexander Stripunsky (2476)
Joel Benjamin and Alexander Stripunsky have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Sep 2013. Benjamin leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Stripunsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Stripunsky with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Stripunsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Stripunsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-New York State 135th |
| Mar 2012 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Long Island Open 6th |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | USA tt |
| Nov 2009 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Stripunsky | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | USA tt |
| Oct 2008 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | USA tt |
| Sep 2007 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | USA tt |
| Aug 2007 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Stripunsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | USA tt |
| Jul 2006 | Joel Benjamin | Alexander Stripunsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | 34th World Open |
| May 2000 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | New York Open |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Stripunsky | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | New York |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Alexander Stripunsky?
In 10 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 3 wins, Alexander Stripunsky has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Alexander Stripunsky played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Sep 2013.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Alexander Stripunsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.