Prepare against Jeffery Xiong
GM · United States · World #57 classical · FIDE ID 2047640
When preparing against Jeffery Xiong, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 30.1% over 73 games.
Our database contains 6,272 games by Jeffery Xiong, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jeffery Xiong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffery Xiong before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,656 | 2,712 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,694 | 2,730 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,703 | 2,728 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,272 | 3,649 | 1,397 | 1,226 | 58.2% |
| As White | 3,177 | 1,929 | 706 | 542 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 3,095 | 1,720 | 691 | 684 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffery Xiong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffery Xiong's side.
First moves as White (3,177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,726 | 54.3% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 1,044 | 32.9% | 69.5% |
| c4 | 187 | 5.9% | 72.5% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 4.7% | 69.1% |
| b4 | 56 | 1.8% | 69.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Xiong usually continues Nf3 (74.2% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Xiong usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Xiong usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Xiong usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Xiong usually continues c4 (74.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Xiong usually continues e4 (87.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 541 | 40.0% | 71.6% |
| e6 | 332 | 24.6% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 237 | 17.5% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 155 | 11.5% | 66.5% |
| g6 | 33 | 2.4% | 74.2% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 1.2% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,084 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 489 | 45.1% | 66.5% |
| d5 | 448 | 41.3% | 69.0% |
| g6 | 71 | 6.5% | 76.1% |
| e6 | 24 | 2.2% | 60.4% |
| b5 | 19 | 1.8% | 81.6% |
| f5 | 15 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
Jeffery Xiong's chess games
All 6,272 games by Jeffery Xiong in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 3,649 wins, 1,397 draws, 1,226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 406 | 280/59/67 | 69.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 213 | 128/46/39 | 60.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 195 | 115/50/30 | 59.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 124 | 79/29/16 | 63.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 123 | 69/32/22 | 56.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 104 | 70/16/18 | 67.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 102 | 68/21/13 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 83 | 60/14/9 | 72.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 77 | 54/9/14 | 70.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 73 | 22/38/13 | 30.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 250 | 124/67/59 | 49.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 199 | 134/32/33 | 67.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 171 | 100/28/43 | 58.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 145 | 99/20/26 | 68.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 129 | 84/17/28 | 65.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 110 | 59/20/31 | 53.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 102 | 51/23/28 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 97 | 53/24/20 | 54.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 94 | 55/21/18 | 58.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 90 | 50/23/17 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,863 | ch-Clutch June | B41 |
| Mar 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,817 | PRO League Stage | A50 |
| Aug 2022 | Liren Ding | 2,808 | Chess.com Rapid Winners | A22 |
| Aug 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,806 | Saint Louis Blitz | D12 |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,804 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,443 | 2,586 | 2,651 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 153 | 104 | 2,591 |
| chess.com Speed U20 | 2019 | 102 | 57 | 2,700 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 86 | 60 | 2,618 |
| ch-USA | 2023 | 79 | 39 | 2,667 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 76 | 54.5 | 2,735 |
| Chess.com U20 Speed | 2020 | 73 | 40.5 | 2,659 |
| Saint Louis Blitz | 2023 | 72 | 30 | 2,690 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (94 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (71 games) · Alexey Sarana (68 games) · Wesley So (65 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (62 games) · Magnus Carlsen (48 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (47 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (44 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffery Xiong's chess games?
6,272 games by Jeffery Xiong, from Sep 2009 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jeffery Xiong has played.
What does Jeffery Xiong play on the first move as White?
Across 3,177 games with White in our database, Jeffery Xiong opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffery Xiong answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jeffery Xiong play as White?
As White, Jeffery Xiong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (406 games, 69.0% win rate); Indian Defense (213 games, 60.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (195 games, 59.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffery Xiong play as Black?
As Black, Jeffery Xiong most often plays: Indian Defense (250 games, 49.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (199 games, 67.3% win rate); Réti Opening (171 games, 58.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,095 games.
What is Jeffery Xiong's FIDE rating?
Jeffery Xiong is currently rated 2,656 in classical chess, 2,694 in rapid and 2,703 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,712 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Jeffery Xiong played?
Our database contains 6,272 games by Jeffery Xiong, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 3,649 wins, 1,397 draws, 1,226 losses (58.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffery Xiong?
6,272 games by Jeffery Xiong reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.