Benjamin Finegold vs Gregory Kaidanov
Benjamin Finegold (57, GM, USA) and Gregory Kaidanov (67, GM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2365 and 2491, the Elo model gives Kaidanov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2365 vs 2491 (Δ -126)
With Benjamin Finegold as white
26% Benjamin23% draw51% Gregory
With Gregory Kaidanov as white
19% Benjamin20% draw62% Gregory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Finegold | Gregory Kaidanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2365 | 2491 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Jan 2006 | 2646 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 37 | 43 |
| World rank now | #2,367 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #240 | #43 |
| Federation rank now | #118 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 558 | 545 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2425 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 17 |
Best Win
Benjamin Finegold
Gregory Kaidanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Finegold
Gregory Kaidanov