Prepare against Talha Herdem
Türkiye · World #20,083 classical · FIDE ID 26383659
Our database contains 54 games by Talha Herdem, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Talha Herdem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talha Herdem 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 | 2,057 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,582 | 1,582 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,760 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 9 | 26 | 35.2% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talha Herdem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talha Herdem's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 69.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 27.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Herdem usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Herdem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Herdem usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Herdem usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Herdem usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Herdem usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| b6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Talha Herdem's chess games
All 54 games by Talha Herdem in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ismayil Gurbanov | 2,159 | 9th Cubuk Open | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Kazimova,N | 2,128 | Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | A10 |
| Aug 2025 | Yusuf Portakalci | 2,065 | TCh-TUR Club | A05 |
| Sep 2024 | Yusuf Donmez | 1,941 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | D02 |
| Aug 2021 | Jaloliddin Ilkhomi | 1,934 | World Cup U14 Prel | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,885 |
| TCh-TUR Club | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-TUR U20 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,537 |
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,701 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,885 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Türkiye Kulüpler Satranç Şampiyonası | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,781 |
| 9th Cubuk Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talha Herdem's chess games?
54 games by Talha Herdem, from Nov 2019 to Aug 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 Talha Herdem has played.
What does Talha Herdem play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Talha Herdem opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talha Herdem answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Talha Herdem play as White?
As White, Talha Herdem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talha Herdem play as Black?
As Black, Talha Herdem most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Talha Herdem's FIDE rating?
Talha Herdem is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 1,582 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Talha Herdem played?
Our database contains 54 games by Talha Herdem, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talha Herdem?
54 games by Talha Herdem 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.