Joel Benjamin vs Gregory Kaidanov
Joel Benjamin (62, GM, USA) and Gregory Kaidanov (67, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Kaidanov leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2471 and 2491, the Elo model gives Kaidanov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2471 vs 2491 (Δ -20)
With Joel Benjamin as white
38% Joel29% draw33% Gregory
With Gregory Kaidanov as white
29% Joel26% draw45% Gregory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joel Benjamin | Gregory Kaidanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2471 | 2491 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · Oct 2002 | 2646 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 38 | 43 |
| World rank now | #824 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #82 | #43 |
| Federation rank now | #56 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 545 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 55% |
| % black wins | 41% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2400 | 2425 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 17 |
Best Win
Joel Benjamin
Gregory Kaidanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joel Benjamin
Gregory Kaidanov