Larry Christiansen vs Joel Benjamin
Larry Christiansen (70, GM, USA) and Joel Benjamin (62, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Christiansen leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2563 and 2471, the Elo model gives Christiansen a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2563 vs 2471 (Δ +92)
With Larry Christiansen as white
57% Larry22% draw22% Joel
With Joel Benjamin as white
45% Larry26% draw29% Joel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Larry Christiansen | Joel Benjamin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2563 | 2471 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Oct 2008 | 2609 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 52 | 38 |
| World rank now | #257 | #824 |
| World rank peak | #151 | #82 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #56 |
| Games (career, STD) | 133 | 346 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 52% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2495 | 2400 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 15 |
Best Win
Larry Christiansen
Joel Benjamin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Larry Christiansen
Joel Benjamin