Jeffery Xiong vs Nikita Matinian
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Jeffery Xiong and Nikita Matinian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Xiong leads 10 wins to 2, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Matinian with White | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Mar 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PNWCC Super G60 Apr Gp1 |
| Mar 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | Nikita Matinian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Matinian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | PNWCC WOW Open |
| Apr 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and Nikita Matinian?
In 15 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 10 wins, Nikita Matinian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (4 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.