She faces Yana Alexseevna of Azerbaijan in the semi-finals of the Rio Qualifier in Turkey.
The pair will face off in a repeat of last year's semi-final in the European games, which Taylor won on her way to winning the gold medal.
Only the top two can qualify from Turkey, meaning that Taylor must win.
Meanwhile, Kilkenny southpaw David Oliver Joyce meets Wales' Joe Cordina in his semi-final, and Darren O'Neill is also into the final four.
