Jeffery Xiong vs Levon Aronian
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Jeffery Xiong and Levon Aronian have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in May 2025. Xiong leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Aronian with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Feb 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-USA |
| Oct 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-USA |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| Jun 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | American Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Levon Aronian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Sep 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and Levon Aronian?
In 17 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Sep 2020 to May 2025.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.