Fabiano Caruana vs Jeffery Xiong
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Jeffery Xiong (2656)
16
Caruana wins
13
draws
12
Xiong wins
41
games
Fabiano Caruana and Jeffery Xiong have played 41 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2016 and the most recent in May 2026. Caruana leads 16 wins to 12, with 13 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Xiong with White | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 41 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Italian Game | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| May 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | London System | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | London System | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-American Cup |
| Apr 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 KO |
| Oct 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-USA |
| Aug 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 8th Sinquefield Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Jeffery Xiong?
In 41 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 16 wins, Jeffery Xiong has 12 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Jeffery Xiong played each other?
Our database records 41 games between them, from Apr 2016 to May 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Jeffery Xiong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.