Joel Benjamin vs Dmitry Gurevich
GM Joel Benjamin (2471) · GM Dmitry Gurevich (2324)
Joel Benjamin and Dmitry Gurevich have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1983 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Benjamin leads 10 wins to 6, with 14 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Gurevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Gurevich with White | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Gurevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Gurevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2022 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Oct 2000 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Nov 1998 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA sf |
| Nov 1998 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA sf |
| Nov 1998 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA sf |
| Jul 1998 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | San Francisco Mechanics |
| May 1998 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Toronto Open |
| Jan 1996 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Catalan | Las Vegas Open 5' |
| Jan 1995 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Las Vegas Open 5' |
| Jan 1995 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 23rd World Open |
| Jan 1995 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | New York Open |
| Jan 1993 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1992 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | St Martin Open |
| Jan 1992 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1992 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | English Opening | North American Open |
| Jan 1991 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | National Open |
| Jan 1990 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 18th World Open |
| Jan 1989 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1987 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1986 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Midwest Masters Open |
| Jan 1986 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Jerusalem |
| Jan 1986 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1985 | Joel Benjamin | Dmitry Gurevich | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1984 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1983 | Dmitry Gurevich | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Dmitry Gurevich?
In 30 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 10 wins, Dmitry Gurevich has 6 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Dmitry Gurevich played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Jan 1983 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Dmitry Gurevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.