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Joel Lawrence Benjamin (born March 11, 1964) is an American chess player who holds the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM). In 1998, he was voted "Grandmaster of the Year" by the U.S. Chess Federation . Life and career. Benjamin is a native of Brooklyn, New York City, and grew up in the Marine Park neighborhood, where he attended PS 222.
- Joel Lawrence Benjamin
- United States
- 2620 (July 1993)
- Grandmaster (1986)
Oct 20, 2020 · As one of the most recognizable names in modern US Chess, GM Joel Benjamin has now transcended generations by becoming the 2020 U.S. Senior Champion. Benjamin shined in the tournament that collected the U.S.’ ten best players over the age of 50, presented as a Who’s-Who of living legends that included some of America’s favorite coaches ...
Collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame, gift of the U.S. Chess Trust. (1964-Present) U.S. Chess Hall of Fame Inducted 2008 Winner or co-winner of virtually every major U.S. title, including six World Opens and three U.S. Opens, Joel Benjamin has competed in a record 23 consecutive U.S. Championships, winning three (1987, 1997, 2000).
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Joel Benjamin was the official Grandmaster consultant for the 1997 rematch (Deep Blue lost to Kasparov in 1996). Joel trained the computer to think more positionally and thus augment computers’ traditionally awesome calculation skills.
Grandmaster Joel Benjamin is one of three players ( Nick de firmian and Larry Christiansen are the other two) to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. In his book “American Grandmaster,” Joel notes that only Walter Browne has played in more U.S. Championships. Joel won the tournament in 1987, 1997 and 2000.
Jul 9, 2022 · Grandmaster Joel Benjamin talks to Cristian Chirila after his third round draw with Gregory Kaidanov in the 2022 U.S. Senior Championship. 2022.07.09 USChessChamps.com.
Joel Benjamin became a national master at the age of 13, breaking Bobby Fischer’s record for youngest-ever master. A three-time U.S. Junior Champion, he became a Grandmaster in 1986. Benjamin also goes into the U.S. Championship histor y books for playing in a record 22 consecutive championships.
