Ben Finegold Fide_rate: 2400 (July 2023)
Ben Finegold net worth Mar, 2024
Benjamin Philip Finegold (born September 6, 1969) is an American chess grandmaster and YouTuber/Twitch streamer. He had previously been nicknamed the "strongest International Master in the United States" until receiving his Grandmaster (GM) title in 2009.Finegold became a USCF Master at the age of 14, Life Master (USCF) at 15, Senior Master (USCF) at 16, International Master (FIDE) at 20, and Grandmaster (FIDE) at 40. Finegold was recipient of the U.S. Chess Trust's Samford fellowship. In addition to filming and streaming chess topics on social media sites, he has been active in giving live tournament commentary, lectures, and writing. He was the grandmaster-in-residence of the Saint Louis Chess Club, and co-founded the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Atlanta.
Ben Finegold net worth
4.17 Million
Millions of dollars
Net worth score
| Ben Finegold | Networth |
|---|---|
| Ben Finegold Networth 2024 | 4.17 Million |
| Ben Finegold Networth 2023 | 3.75 Million |
| Ben Finegold Networth 2022 | 3.34 Million |
| Ben Finegold Networth 2021 | 2.92 Million |
| Ben Finegold Networth 2020 | 2.5 Million |
Ben Finegold FAQs
How old is Ben Finegold? When is Ben Finegold's birthday? Where is Ben Finegold born? Where did Ben Finegold grow up from? What's Ben Finegold's age?
Ben Finegold Born: September 6, 1969 (age 53years), Detroit, Michigan, United States
How about Ben Finegold's fide_rate?
How about Ben Finegold's peak_rate?
Ben Finegold Peak_rate: 2563 (January 2006)
Is Ben Finegold married? When did Ben Finegold get married? Who's Ben Finegold's married to? (Who's Ben Finegold's husband / wife)?
Ben Finegold Spouse: Karen Boyd
How about Ben Finegold's parents?
Ben Finegold Parents: Ron Finegold
How about Ben Finegold's books only?
Ben Finegold Books only: Smith-Morra Gambit, Finegold Defense
Is Ben Finegold good at chess?
Ben Finegold has been ranked as high as 2662, at which point he was neck and neck with GM Larry Christiansen for the distinction of being the highest rated American born chess player in the country.
What age did Ben Finegold become a GM?
After earning his IM title in 1989, Finegold saw his FIDE rating near 2600 at times, but it was not until 2009, at the age of 40, that he earned his final norm to become a grandmaster.
What is Ben Finegold known for?
Ben Finegold is an American grandmaster, teacher, and streamer. Known for teaching kids and having a unique brand of humor, he is part of a three-generation chess family; his father Ronald, brother Mark, and son Spencer all became master-level players as well.
When did Ben Finegold start playing chess?
Grandmaster Ben Finegold learned the rules of chess at age 5 and received his first USCF rating at age 6. It wasn't long, around his mid-teens, until he realized he wanted to play chess professionally.
Ben Finegold facts
| Ben Finegold | Facts |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1969 (age 53years), Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Fide_rate | 2400 (July 2023) |
| Peak_rate | 2563 (January 2006) |
| Spouse | Karen Boyd |
| Parents | Ron Finegold |
| Books only | Smith-Morra Gambit, Finegold Defense |