Jeffery Xiong vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Jeffery Xiong and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Xiong leads 6 wins to 6, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Apr 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 17 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 6 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.