Jeffery Xiong vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Jeffery Xiong (2656) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Jeffery Xiong and Varuzhan Akobian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Xiong leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xiong | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiong with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Akobian with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xiong | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xiong | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2019 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Saint Louis Winter A |
| Oct 2019 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Mar 2019 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA 63rd |
| Mar 2019 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Spring A |
| May 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Apr 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Spring A |
| May 2017 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Catalan | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Mar 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Varuzhan Akobian | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Dec 2014 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Scotch Game | USA tt Playoff Decision |
| Dec 2014 | Jeffery Xiong | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | USA tt playoff |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jeffery Xiong and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 15 recorded games, Jeffery Xiong has 2 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Jeffery Xiong and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Jeffery Xiong and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.