Etienne Bacrot vs Jeffery Xiong
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Jeffery Xiong (2656)
Etienne Bacrot and Jeffery Xiong have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Bacrot leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Xiong with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | E Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Jeffery Xiong | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Jeffery Xiong?
In 12 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 1 wins, Jeffery Xiong has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Jeffery Xiong played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Jeffery Xiong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.