Prepare against Pavel Mencik
Czechia · World #92,957 classical · FIDE ID 374652
When preparing against Pavel Mencik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Pavel Mencik, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Mencik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Mencik 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 | 1,749 | 1,955 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,817 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,932 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 5.7% |
| As White | 18 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Mencik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Mencik's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 19.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 19.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mencik usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (39% of these games) — Mencik usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mencik usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Pavel Mencik's chess games
All 35 games by Pavel Mencik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 2 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Vladimir Pavlik | 1,793 | chT2E-CZE 1617 | B22 |
| Feb 2023 | Jakub Nemec | 1,737 | chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,650 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,868 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,721 |
| chT1E-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,914 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,798 |
| Znojmo Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,596 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,773 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Mencik's chess games?
35 games by Pavel Mencik, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Mencik has played.
What does Pavel Mencik play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pavel Mencik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Mencik answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Pavel Mencik play as White?
As White, Pavel Mencik's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Mencik play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Mencik most often plays: Latvian Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Pavel Mencik's FIDE rating?
Pavel Mencik is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (May 2016).
How many games has Pavel Mencik played?
Our database contains 35 games by Pavel Mencik, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (5.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Mencik?
35 games by Pavel Mencik 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.