Joel Benjamin vs Gregory Kaidanov
GM Joel Benjamin (2471) · GM Gregory Kaidanov (2492)
Joel Benjamin and Gregory Kaidanov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Benjamin leads 7 wins to 3, with 12 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaidanov with White | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Kaidanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2024 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2023 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2022 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-USA Seniors |
| Jul 2021 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-USA Seniors |
| Oct 2020 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Jul 2019 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | USA-ch Seniors 50 |
| Mar 2011 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Saint Louis |
| May 2010 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Aug 2006 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 107th US Open |
| Dec 2004 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-USA |
| Oct 2000 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Aug 1999 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Nov 1998 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA Gr-B |
| Sep 1997 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-USA sf1 |
| Sep 1997 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA sf1 |
| Sep 1997 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-USA sf1 |
| Jan 1996 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1994 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Gregory Kaidanov | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | New York Hudson |
| Jan 1992 | Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 20th World Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Gregory Kaidanov?
In 22 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 7 wins, Gregory Kaidanov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Gregory Kaidanov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Gregory Kaidanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.