Prepare against Kristian Talberg
Norway · World #61,311 classical · FIDE ID 1502514
When preparing against Kristian Talberg, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 215 games by Kristian Talberg, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Talberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Talberg 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 90 | 29 | 95 | 41.9% |
| As White | 108 | 45 | 15 | 47 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 45 | 14 | 48 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Talberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Talberg's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 31 | 28.7% | 41.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Talberg usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Talberg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Talberg usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 41.9% score
- …e6 (39% of these games) — Talberg usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Talberg usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Talberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 57.8% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.6% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.1% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 39.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 36.8% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Kristian Talberg's chess games
All 215 games by Kristian Talberg in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 90 wins, 29 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Igor N Zakharov | 1,835 | ch-Finnmark | D02 |
| Mar 2004 | Viktor Fedin | 1,761 | ch-Alta CC | D52 |
| Oct 2004 | Viktor Paulsen | 1,746 | Karasjok Open 1 | B85 |
| Oct 2005 | Odd Erling Mikalsen | 1,587 | Kalotturneringen | A51 |
| Aug 2006 | Jan Ove Odden | 1,574 | Vadsosjakken Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Hostturnering | 2005 | 38 | 17.5 | 1,294 |
| Alta Bymesterskap | 2003 | 33 | 15 | 1,298 |
| ch-Alta CC | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 1,407 |
| Vadsosjakken-B | 2004 | 15 | 8 | 1,287 |
| ch-Barents Region B | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,200 |
| Hammerfest Open | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 1,466 |
| chT-NOR | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,233 |
| Alta Open | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 1,299 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Odd Erling Mikalsen (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Talberg's chess games?
215 games by Kristian Talberg, from Mar 2023 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 Kristian Talberg has played.
What does Kristian Talberg play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Kristian Talberg opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Talberg answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Kristian Talberg play as White?
As White, Kristian Talberg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Talberg play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Talberg most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Kristian Talberg's FIDE rating?
Kristian Talberg is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kristian Talberg played?
Our database contains 215 games by Kristian Talberg, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 29 draws, 95 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Talberg?
215 games by Kristian Talberg 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.