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GMJoel Benjamin
United StatesBorn 1964FIDE ID 2000091
Joel Benjamin is a grandmaster from the United States. On FIDE's October 2026 list Joel Benjamin is ranked #841 in the world in classical chess with a rating of 2468.
Classical
2468
World #841 +1
Rapid
2428
Inactive 0
Blitz
2520
Inactive 0
#51 in United States2471 12-month high (October 2025)FIDE list: October 2026
Rating history
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Joel Benjamin videos
Joel Benjamin: Does Experience Still Matter? #USSeniorsChess
Joel Benjamin Wants to Win U.S. Seniors IN PERSON! | R5 #USSeniors
Joel Benjamin: Home Away From Home | R4 #USSeniors
Joel Benjamin: Prepared More Than Usual | R1 #USSeniorsChess
Kaidanov is almost UNBEATABLE! | GM Joel Benjamin Interview | Round 3
Cairns Cup, the Prague Festival, & Aeroflot! | Games of the Week – GM Joel Benjamin
The Bishop Pair Advantage | Grandmaster’s Choice – GM Joel Benjamin
Insane in the Endgame – GM Joel Benjamin
Ratings and ranks from FIDE's official October 2026 list, updated on the 1st of each month.