Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Jeffery Xiong (2656)
Magnus Carlsen and Jeffery Xiong have played 48 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2017 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 30 wins to 5, with 13 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Xiong with White | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 45 | 29 | 11 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Durkin Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 48 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Durkin Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Jeffery Xiong?
In 48 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 30 wins, Jeffery Xiong has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Jeffery Xiong played each other?
Our database records 48 games between them, from Sep 2017 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Jeffery Xiong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.