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Joel Benjamin

Joel Lawrence Benjamin (born March 11, 1964) is an American chess player and author who holds the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM). In 1998, he was voted "Grandmaster of the Year" by the U.S. Chess Federation.

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Joel Lawrence Benjamin (1964-03-11) March 11, 1964 (age 62) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Country
United States
FIDE rating
2467 (August 2026)
Peak ranking
No. 29 (July 1987)
Peak rating
2620 (July 1993)
Title
Grandmaster (1986)

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Joel BenjaminBornJoel Lawrence Benjamin (1964-03-11) March 11, 1964 (age 62) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
Joel BenjaminCountryUnited States1.00infobox
Joel BenjaminFIDE rating2467 (August 2026)1.00infobox
Joel BenjaminPeak rankingNo. 29 (July 1987)1.00infobox
Joel BenjaminPeak rating2620 (July 1993)1.00infobox
Joel BenjaminTitleGrandmaster (1986)1.00infobox
the Black Knights' Tangoinstance ofHe is the youngest inductee.Benjamin is known for playing offbeat openings0.80text
and for converting very small advantages into a win.Benjamin tied for first place in the 1986instance ofHe is the youngest inductee.Benjamin is known for playing offbeat openings0.80text
1987 U.Sinstance ofHe is the youngest inductee.Benjamin is known for playing offbeat openings0.80text
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Joel Benjaminrelated to External linksUS Chess FederationJoel Benjamin0.60section
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