Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong, Titled Tue 1st Oct Late 2024
English Opening (A37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 8 · 1 October 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackJeffery Xiong
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 1st Oct Late 2024
- Round8
- Date1 October 2024
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 30 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 (Titled Tue 20th Aug Late, 2024).
Next game: Carlsen vs Xiong, ½-½ (Titled Tue 19th Nov Early, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong, Titled Tue 1st Oct Late 2024
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Jeffery Xiong at Titled Tue 1st Oct Late in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed English Opening (A37) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 40 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.
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. 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 30 of 47.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jeffery Xiong played?
At the Titled Tue 1st Oct Late, round 8, on 1 October 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jeffery Xiong (Black), at Titled Tue 1st Oct Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.