Jeffery Xiong vs A.R. Saleh Salem
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640)
Jeffery Xiong and A.R. Saleh Salem have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Xiong leads 9 wins to 7, with 8 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Salem with White | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Salem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | AR Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | AR Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | AR Salem | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | AR Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 KO |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 KO |
| Jul 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2019 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 52nd Biel MTO Open |
| Jan 2019 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2017 | Jeffery Xiong | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and A.R. Saleh Salem?
In 24 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 9 wins, A.R. Saleh Salem has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and A.R. Saleh Salem played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and A.R. Saleh Salem play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.