Prepare against Vedant Talwalkar
FM · United States · World #13,388 classical · FIDE ID 30962498
Our database contains 110 games by Vedant Talwalkar, covering Mar 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vedant Talwalkar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vedant Talwalkar 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 | 2,124 | 2,184 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,100 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,914 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 28 | 24 | 58 | 25.5% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 13 | 24 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 15.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vedant Talwalkar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vedant Talwalkar's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 93.0% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Talwalkar usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Talwalkar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Talwalkar usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Talwalkar usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Talwalkar usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Talwalkar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 19.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Vedant Talwalkar's chess games
All 110 games by Vedant Talwalkar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2021 - 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: 28 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Mendes Aaron Reeve | 2,335 | Carolinas Classic | B92 |
| Jul 2025 | Mehrshad Sharif | 2,320 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | C07 |
| May 2024 | Shaashwath Sivakumar | 2,304 | San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | B90 |
| May 2024 | Benjamin Tang | 2,262 | San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | C07 |
| Nov 2025 | Berikkyzy Alanna | 2,241 | Titled Tue | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,017 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,001 |
| Cornerstone Hols #2 IMB | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 07 IM A Budapest SixDays | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vedant Talwalkar's chess games?
110 games by Vedant Talwalkar, from Mar 2021 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 Vedant Talwalkar has played.
What does Vedant Talwalkar play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Vedant Talwalkar opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vedant Talwalkar answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Vedant Talwalkar play as White?
As White, Vedant Talwalkar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vedant Talwalkar play as Black?
As Black, Vedant Talwalkar most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Vedant Talwalkar's FIDE rating?
Vedant Talwalkar is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Vedant Talwalkar played?
Our database contains 110 games by Vedant Talwalkar, covering Mar 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vedant Talwalkar?
110 games by Vedant Talwalkar 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.