Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 25 moves · Round 1.10 · 8 June 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackJeffery Xiong
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventClutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
- Round1.10
- Date8 June 2020
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length25 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 16 of 47 between Magnus Carlsen and Jeffery Xiong in the Rama Chess database (2017–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 29–5 with 13 draws.
Previous game: Xiong vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Clutch Chess Showdown Int, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Xiong, ½-½ (Saint Louis Rapid 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong, Clutch Chess Showdown Int 2020
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Jeffery Xiong at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Indian Defenses (A45), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 25 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Jeffery Xiong?
In the 47 games between them in our database (2017 to 2025) Carlsen leads 29–5 with 13 draws. This game is number 16 of 47.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong played?
At the Clutch Chess Showdown Int, round 1.10, on 8 June 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jeffery Xiong (Black), at Clutch Chess Showdown Int in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 25 moves (49 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.