Joel Benjamin vs Kamran Shirazi
GM Joel Benjamin (2471) · IM Kamran Shirazi (2199)
Joel Benjamin and Kamran Shirazi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1983 and the most recent in Jan 1992. Benjamin leads 7 wins to 2, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Shirazi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Shirazi with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Shirazi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Shirazi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B68 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Kamran Shirazi | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1991 | Joel Benjamin | Kamran Shirazi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-New York State |
| Jan 1989 | Kamran Shirazi | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | San Mateo rapid |
| Jan 1989 | Kamran Shirazi | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Open Act |
| Jan 1988 | Joel Benjamin | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Saint John Open 1 |
| Jan 1986 | Kamran Shirazi | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1986 | Joel Benjamin | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | New York Open |
| Jan 1985 | Kamran Shirazi | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1984 | Kamran Shirazi | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 1983 | Joel Benjamin | Kamran Shirazi | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Kamran Shirazi?
In 10 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 7 wins, Kamran Shirazi has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Kamran Shirazi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1983 to Jan 1992.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Kamran Shirazi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.