Jeffery Xiong vs Alexey Sarana
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Jeffery Xiong and Alexey Sarana have played 65 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Xiong leads 20 wins to 18, with 27 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 33 | 9 | 16 | 8 |
| Sarana with White | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 54 | 18 | 23 | 13 |
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 65 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sarana,A | Xiong,Jeffery | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Xiong,Jeffery | Sarana,A | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Three Knights Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | A Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | A Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | A Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | A Sarana | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 KO |
| Jul 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and Alexey Sarana?
In 65 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 20 wins, Alexey Sarana has 18 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 65 games between them, from Jul 2017 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.