Prepare against Alain Talon
Belgium · World #23,320 classical · FIDE ID 202088
Our database contains 92 games by Alain Talon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain Talon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Talon before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,030 | 2,097 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,049 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 30 | 26 | 36 | 32.6% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Talon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Talon's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 28.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 23.9% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.0% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Talon usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Talon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Talon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Talon usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Talon usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Talon usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Alain Talon's chess games
All 92 games by Alain Talon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Amar Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Serge Vanderwaeren | 2,320 | 21st Ghent Open | A26 |
| Jul 2004 | Werner Van den Brande | 2,248 | ch-BEL Open B | A20 |
| Jan 2004 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,235 | chT-BEL 0304 | D00 |
| Aug 2002 | Robert Schuermans | 2,214 | 02nd Brasschaat Open | A02 |
| Mar 2013 | Walter Tonoli | 2,189 | chT-BEL 1213 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-Antwerp League Series A | 1989 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 02nd Brasschaat Open | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,060 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,229 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Talon's chess games?
92 games by Alain Talon, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alain Talon has played.
What does Alain Talon play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Alain Talon opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Talon answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games).
What openings does Alain Talon play as White?
As White, Alain Talon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Talon play as Black?
As Black, Alain Talon most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Alain Talon's FIDE rating?
Alain Talon is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alain Talon played?
Our database contains 92 games by Alain Talon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 36 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Talon?
92 games by Alain Talon reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.