Prepare against Paul Talsma
NLD · World #25,542 classical · FIDE ID 1018779
Our database contains 304 games by Paul Talsma, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Talsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Talsma 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 | 2,014 | 2,269 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,229 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 115 | 84 | 105 | 37.8% |
| As White | 135 | 61 | 28 | 46 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 169 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Talsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Talsma's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 132 | 97.8% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Talsma usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Talsma usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Talsma usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (67% of these games) — Talsma usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Talsma usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 98.6% | 46.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 64.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 35.8% | 52.6% |
Paul Talsma's chess games
All 304 games by Paul Talsma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 115 wins, 84 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 50 | 16/17/17 | 32.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,345 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | D27 |
| Apr 2020 | David Fitzsimons | 2,334 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A43 |
| Oct 2013 | Gavin Wall | 2,333 | 4NCL Rapid | C55 |
| Apr 2020 | Henry Li | 2,315 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C80 |
| Nov 2011 | Neil Berry | 2,308 | chT-BCFa 1112 (4NCL) | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Rapid | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-GBR 94th | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,963 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 2 | 1,874 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,140 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Talsma's chess games?
304 games by Paul Talsma, from Oct 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 Paul Talsma has played.
What does Paul Talsma play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Paul Talsma opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Talsma answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Paul Talsma play as White?
As White, Paul Talsma's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Talsma play as Black?
As Black, Paul Talsma most often plays: Dutch Defense (50 games, 32.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Paul Talsma's FIDE rating?
Paul Talsma is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Paul Talsma played?
Our database contains 304 games by Paul Talsma, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 84 draws, 105 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Talsma?
304 games by Paul Talsma 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.