Joel Benjamin vs Michael Rohde
GM Joel Benjamin (2471) · GM Michael Rohde (2204)
Joel Benjamin and Michael Rohde have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1977 and the most recent in Aug 2018. Benjamin leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Rohde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rohde with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Rohde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benjamin | Draws | Rohde |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Joel Benjamin | Michael Rohde | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | US Masters Open |
| Sep 1993 | Joel Benjamin | Michael Rohde | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | ch-New York State 115th |
| Jan 1992 | Joel Benjamin | Michael Rohde | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | New York Reshevsky |
| Jan 1989 | Joel Benjamin | Michael Rohde | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-USA |
| Jan 1988 | Michael Rohde | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Saint John Open 1 |
| Jan 1988 | Joel Benjamin | Michael Rohde | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-USA |
| Jan 1987 | Michael Rohde | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Jan 1987 | Michael Rohde | Joel Benjamin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | New York Open |
| Jan 1986 | Michael Rohde | Joel Benjamin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Dec 1977 | Michael Rohde | Joel Benjamin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | New York GHI |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joel Benjamin and Michael Rohde?
In 10 recorded games, Joel Benjamin has 3 wins, Michael Rohde has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Joel Benjamin and Michael Rohde played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 1977 to Aug 2018.
What openings do Joel Benjamin and Michael Rohde play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.