Prepare against Pal Talian
Hungary · World #58,204 classical · FIDE ID 710857
Our database contains 31 games by Pal Talian, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pal Talian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Talian 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 | 1,862 | 2,074 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 19.4% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Talian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Talian's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Talian usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Talian usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Talian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Talian usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Pal Talian's chess games
All 31 games by Pal Talian in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Gabor Kulcsar | 2,094 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | D12 |
| Mar 2016 | Gabor Jr. Burinda | 2,001 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | A08 |
| Sep 2016 | Istvan Szabo | 1,954 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | D55 |
| Jan 2001 | Monika Elek | 1,870 | 10th Cseppko Open B | A51 |
| Feb 2014 | Milan Molnar | 1,845 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,746 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,560 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,255 |
| 10th Cseppko Open B | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 1,900 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Talian's chess games?
31 games by Pal Talian, from Jul 2007 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 Pal Talian has played.
What does Pal Talian play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Pal Talian opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Talian answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pal Talian play as White?
As White, Pal Talian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Talian play as Black?
As Black, Pal Talian most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Pal Talian's FIDE rating?
Pal Talian is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pal Talian played?
Our database contains 31 games by Pal Talian, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Talian?
31 games by Pal Talian 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.