Prepare against Mark A Talbot
United Kingdom · World #28,281 classical · FIDE ID 416401
When preparing against Mark A Talbot, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Mark A Talbot, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark A Talbot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark A Talbot 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 | 1,996 | 2,080 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,105 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,086 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 32.0% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark A Talbot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark A Talbot's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 59.3% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Talbot usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Talbot usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Talbot usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Talbot usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Talbot usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Talbot usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Mark A Talbot's chess games
All 50 games by Mark A Talbot in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Keith C Arkell | 2,450 | ch-BCF rapidplay 30th | A36 |
| Jul 2014 | Paul C Girdlestone | 2,136 | ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | C60 |
| Nov 2016 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,136 | ch-BCF rapidplay 30th | D02 |
| Aug 2015 | James Moreby | 1,997 | 102nd ch-GBR Major | A25 |
| Aug 2015 | Ewan Wilson | 1,960 | 102nd ch-GBR Major | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,007 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,121 |
| ch-BCF Rapidplay 28th | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-BCF Week2 AM Open | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,229 |
| 4th Bolton 4NCL Open A | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay 30th | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-BCF Week1 AM Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,556 |
| 39th Blackpool Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark A Talbot's chess games?
50 games by Mark A Talbot, from Sep 2013 to Sep 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 Mark A Talbot has played.
What does Mark A Talbot play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mark A Talbot opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark A Talbot answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark A Talbot play as White?
As White, Mark A Talbot's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark A Talbot play as Black?
As Black, Mark A Talbot most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Mark A Talbot's FIDE rating?
Mark A Talbot is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Mark A Talbot played?
Our database contains 50 games by Mark A Talbot, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark A Talbot?
50 games by Mark A Talbot 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.