Jeffery Xiong vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 27th Jun Late 2023
French Defense (C02) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 30 moves · Round 11 · 27 June 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteJeffery Xiong
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 27th Jun Late 2023
- Round11
- Date27 June 2023
- OpeningFrench Defense (C02)
- Length30 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 23 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: Carlsen vs Xiong, 1-0 (Titled Tue 3rd Jan Early, 2023).
Next game: Xiong vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 5th Dec Late, 2023).
The moves of Jeffery Xiong vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 27th Jun Late 2023
Jeffery Xiong and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Titled Tue 27th Jun Late in 2023. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From French Defense (C02) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 30 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 23 of 47.
Where and when was Jeffery Xiong vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 27th Jun Late, round 11, on 27 June 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Jeffery Xiong (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 27th Jun Late in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used French Defense (ECO code C02). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (60 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.