Jeffery Xiong vs Vahap Sanal
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM Vahap Sanal (2555)
Jeffery Xiong and Vahap Sanal have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2017 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Xiong leads 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sanal with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Vahap Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | V Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2025 | V Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | V Sanal | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Vahap Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2017 | Jeffery Xiong | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11th WchT |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and Vahap Sanal?
In 11 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 6 wins, Vahap Sanal has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2017 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.