Steven Zierk vs Jeffery Xiong
GM Steven Zierk (2487) · GM Jeffery Xiong (2671)
Steven Zierk and Jeffery Xiong have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Zierk leads 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zierk | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zierk with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Xiong with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zierk | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zierk | Draws | Xiong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Steven Zierk | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Steven Zierk | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Nov 2024 | Steven Zierk | Jeffery Xiong | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Steven Zierk | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Steven Zierk | Jeffery Xiong | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2019 | Jeffery Xiong | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | PRO League Stage |
| Jul 2015 | Steven Zierk | Jeffery Xiong | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7th Saint Louis GM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Steven Zierk and Jeffery Xiong?
In 11 recorded games, Steven Zierk has 5 wins, Jeffery Xiong has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Steven Zierk and Jeffery Xiong played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2015 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Steven Zierk and Jeffery Xiong play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.