Prepare against Pavel Fencl
Czechia · World #25,094 classical · FIDE ID 330671
When preparing against Pavel Fencl, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Pavel Fencl, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Fencl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Fencl 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 | 2,018 | 2,061 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,015 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 19 | 50 | 34.3% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 9 | 26 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Fencl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Fencl's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 84.2% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 15.8% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 44.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Fencl usually continues Nc3 (38.2% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Fencl usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fencl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (78% of these games) — Fencl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (22% of these games) — Fencl usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 57.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Pavel Fencl's chess games
All 105 games by Pavel Fencl in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Nov 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: 36 wins, 19 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Jan Svatos | 2,261 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | D32 |
| Mar 2019 | Zdenek Haba | 2,158 | chT2C-CZE 1819 | A21 |
| Mar 2015 | Robert Hron | 2,097 | chT2C-CZE 1415 | D45 |
| Nov 2016 | Petr Vanek | 2,060 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | B11 |
| Oct 2022 | Vojtech Drabek | 2,046 | chT2C-CZE 2223 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Czech U12 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-CZE U10 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Ricany Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 1,461 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| chT-CZE U18 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,530 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Fencl's chess games?
105 games by Pavel Fencl, from Jul 2008 to Nov 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 Pavel Fencl has played.
What does Pavel Fencl play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Pavel Fencl opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Fencl answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pavel Fencl play as White?
As White, Pavel Fencl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Fencl play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Fencl most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Pavel Fencl's FIDE rating?
Pavel Fencl is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Pavel Fencl played?
Our database contains 105 games by Pavel Fencl, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 19 draws, 50 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Fencl?
105 games by Pavel Fencl 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.