Joel Benjamin Net Worth 2026: Money, Salary, Bio | CelebsMoney

Joel Benjamin‘s source of wealth comes from being a chess player. How much money is Joel Benjamin worth at the age of 62 and what’s his real net worth now?

As of 2026, Joel Benjamin’s net worth is $100,000 - $1M.

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Joel Benjamin (born March 11, 1964) is famous for being chess player. He resides in New York, United States. American chess Grandmaster who was the U.S. Grandmaster of the Year in 1998.

Source of Money Chess Player Real Name Joel Benjamin Place of Birth New York, United States Date of Birth March 11, 1964 (age 62) Height Under review (Under review) Weight Under review (Under review) Ethnicity Unknown Nationality American Religion Unknown

Joel Benjamin is a Pisces and was born in The Year of the Dragon

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Joel Benjamin was born in New York, United States on Wednesday, March 11, 1964 (Baby Boomers Generation). He is 62 years old and is a Pisces. Joel Benjamin is an American chess Grandmaster. In 1998, he was voted “Grandmaster of the Year” by the U.S. Chess Federation. As of October 2012, his Elo rating was 2530, making him the No. 37 player in the U.S. and the 620th-highest rated player in the world. He is a graduate of Yale University and he is a regular commentator on the Internet Chess Club, usually presenting its Game of the Week webcast.

He won the National Elementary chess title in 1976, the National Junior High crown in 1978, and the National High School title twice in 1980 and 1981. The education details are not available at this time. Joel Benjamin is a member of and .

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He became the youngest ever chess master at the age of 13, breaking Bobby Fischer’s record. Joel is a Pisces. Pisces, a water sign, is the last constellation of the zodiac. It's symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the constant division of Pisces's attention between fantasy and reality. Pisces is ruled by Neptune, the celestial body that governs creativity and dreams, and these ethereal fish adore exploring their boundless imaginations. Pisces effortlessly adapts to their surroundings.