Prepare against Artur Mencfel
Poland · World #97,087 classical · FIDE ID 1148346
When preparing against Artur Mencfel, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Artur Mencfel, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Mencfel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Mencfel 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 | 1,738 | 1,789 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,785 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,785 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 22 | 3 | 29 | 40.7% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mencfel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mencfel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mencfel usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mencfel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Artur Mencfel's chess games
All 54 games by Artur Mencfel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Patryk Paczka | 1,982 | Wroclaw Open A | E61 |
| Jan 2023 | Anna Andrzejewska | 1,923 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open C | B28 |
| Aug 2025 | Adam Popkiewicz | 1,833 | Wroclaw Open B | A45 |
| Jul 2011 | Jakub Antoniewicz | 1,794 | 6th Wroclaw Open B | E17 |
| Aug 2025 | Paul Butterworth | 1,754 | Wroclaw Open B | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Wroclaw Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,637 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open C | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,538 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,622 |
| ch-POL Amateurs | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,803 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,287 |
| 52nd Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,557 |
| 3rd Wroclaw Fabryczna Cup | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Mencfel's chess games?
54 games by Artur Mencfel, from Apr 2009 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 Artur Mencfel has played.
What does Artur Mencfel play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Artur Mencfel opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Mencfel answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Artur Mencfel play as White?
As White, Artur Mencfel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Mencfel play as Black?
As Black, Artur Mencfel most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Artur Mencfel's FIDE rating?
Artur Mencfel is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Artur Mencfel played?
Our database contains 54 games by Artur Mencfel, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Mencfel?
54 games by Artur Mencfel 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.