Prepare against Tallak U. Narland
CM · Norway · World #9,830 classical · FIDE ID 652865
When preparing against Tallak U. Narland, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Tallak U. Narland, covering Jan 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tallak U. Narland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tallak U. Narland 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 | 2,172 | 2,201 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,134 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,056 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 62.9% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tallak U. Narland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tallak U. Narland's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 81.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Narland usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Narland usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Narland usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Narland usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Narland usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Tallak U. Narland's chess games
All 35 games by Tallak U. Narland in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C43 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Hrannar Baldursson | 2,129 | chT-Sandnes CC A | A16 |
| Jul 2018 | Michel Adeimi | 2,032 | 12th Portoroz Open | C11 |
| Jul 2018 | Vasja Acimovic | 2,014 | 12th Portoroz Open | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Knut J Hjornevik | 1,957 | chT-Sandnes CC A | C01 |
| May 2017 | Leif Trygve Hegvik | 1,916 | chT-Sandnes CC A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Sandnes CC A | 2017 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,193 |
| 12th Portoroz Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Klubbmesterskap langsjakk 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,071 |
| Høstturnering i langsjakk Sandnes SK | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,893 |
| Kragero Grand Prix A | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 2,161 |
| Norway Chess Open 2022 | A | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,994 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,812 |
| Norway Chess Open A | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tallak U. Narland's chess games?
35 games by Tallak U. Narland, from Jan 2013 to Oct 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 Tallak U. Narland has played.
What does Tallak U. Narland play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Tallak U. Narland opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tallak U. Narland answers 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tallak U. Narland play as White?
As White, Tallak U. Narland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tallak U. Narland play as Black?
As Black, Tallak U. Narland most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Tallak U. Narland's FIDE rating?
Tallak U. Narland is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Tallak U. Narland played?
Our database contains 35 games by Tallak U. Narland, covering Jan 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 5 losses (62.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tallak U. Narland?
35 games by Tallak U. Narland 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.