Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong, FIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020

Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 68 moves · Round 8.1 · 16 May 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Jeffery Xiong
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJeffery Xiong
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventFIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020
  • Round8.1
  • Date16 May 2020
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 3 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, ½-½ (82nd Tata Steel GpA, 2020).

Next game: Xiong vs Carlsen, ½-½ (FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, 2020).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong, FIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.Bf4 Bf5 4.e3 e6 5.Ne5 Nfd7 6.c4 Nxe5 7.Bxe5 Nc6 8.Bg3 Nb4 9.Na3 c6 10.Be2 Be7 11.O-O O-O 12.Qd2 a5 13.Rfc1 b6 14.cxd5 exd5 15.Nb1 Qd7 16.Nc3 Na6 17.a3 Qb7 18.Bd3 Bxd3 19.Qxd3 Rfc8 20.Rc2 Nc7 21.Bxc7 Rxc7 22.Rac1 Rac8 23.Qf5 Bd6 24.g3 b5 25.a4 b4 26.Ne2 b3 27.Rc3 Qb4 28.Qd3 Qxa4 29.Rxb3 Bb4 30.Nf4 g6 31.h4 Rd7 32.Kg2 Kg7 33.h5 Rb8 34.Rh1 Rd6 35.Qd1 Rf6 36.Nd3 Qb5 37.h6+ Kg8 38.Qc2 Qc4 39.Rc1 Qa6 40.Ne5 Rc8 41.Qd3 Qb7 42.Qd1 Qe7 43.Qg4 Rc7 44.Nd3 Rf5 45.Nxb4 axb4 46.Rc5 Qf6 47.Qe2 Rb7 48.Ra5 Qd8 49.Ra4 Rh5 50.Raxb4 Rxb4 51.Rxb4 Rxh6 52.Qf3 Kg7 53.Qf4 Qd7 54.Qe5+ f6 55.Qb8 Qh3+ 56.Kf3 Qf5+ 57.Ke2 Qc2+ 58.Kf3 Qd1+ 59.Kf4 g5+ 60.Kf5 Qd3+ 61.Ke6 Qe4+ 62.Kd7 f5 63.Qe5+ Kf7 64.Rb8 Qxe5 65.dxe5 Re6 66.Rf8+ Kxf8 67.Kxe6 f4 68.Kd7 1-0

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Jeffery Xiong at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D02), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

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 3 of 47.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong played?

At the FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, round 8.1, on 16 May 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jeffery Xiong (Black), at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (135 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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