Prepare against Tal Baron
GM · Israel · World #2,030 classical · FIDE ID 2809958
Our database contains 930 games by Tal Baron, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tal Baron's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tal Baron 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 | 2,382 | 2,560 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,419 | 2,577 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,417 | 2,539 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 930 | 372 | 312 | 244 | 40.0% |
| As White | 472 | 224 | 148 | 99 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 458 | 148 | 164 | 145 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tal Baron's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tal Baron's side.
First moves as White (472 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 53.0% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 189 | 40.0% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 6.1% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Baron usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Baron usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Baron usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Baron usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Baron usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 51.1% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 52 | 28.9% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 33 | 18.3% | 62.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 81.6% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 24 | 15.8% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Tal Baron's chess games
All 930 games by Tal Baron in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 372 wins, 312 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 33 | 15/14/4 | 45.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 14/9/2 | 56.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 11/14/12 | 29.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 9/15/12 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/12/10 | 29.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 6/9/11 | 23.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Oct 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,758 | Titled Tue | B17 |
| Aug 2015 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,720 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,712 | 28th EU-Cup | E30 |
| Aug 2015 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,710 | Titled Tue | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 64 | 31 | 2,449 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 41 | 18.5 | 2,523 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2015 | 38 | 30.5 | 2,721 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,477 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 29 | 11 | 2,383 |
| Wch U18 | 2010 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,435 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2014 | 21 | 9 | 2,523 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tal Baron's chess games?
930 games by Tal Baron, from Apr 2006 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 Tal Baron has played.
What does Tal Baron play on the first move as White?
Across 472 games with White in our database, Tal Baron opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tal Baron answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Tal Baron play as White?
As White, Tal Baron's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 472 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tal Baron play as Black?
As Black, Tal Baron most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 458 games.
What is Tal Baron's FIDE rating?
Tal Baron is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,419 in rapid and 2,417 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Tal Baron played?
Our database contains 930 games by Tal Baron, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 372 wins, 312 draws, 244 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tal Baron?
930 games by Tal Baron 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.