Prepare against Vojko Mencinger
IM · SVN · World #4,802 classical · FIDE ID 14600099
Our database contains 790 games by Vojko Mencinger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vojko Mencinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vojko Mencinger 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 | 2,279 | 2,424 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,421 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,344 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 790 | 350 | 255 | 185 | 44.3% |
| As White | 400 | 198 | 128 | 74 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 390 | 152 | 127 | 111 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vojko Mencinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vojko Mencinger's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 352 | 88.0% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 4.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mencinger usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mencinger usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mencinger usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Mencinger usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mencinger usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mencinger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 62.8% | 67.1% |
| e6 | 38 | 19.4% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 9.7% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 5.6% | 77.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 65.1% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 14.3% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 17 | 13.5% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Vojko Mencinger's chess games
All 790 games by Vojko Mencinger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 350 wins, 255 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 48 | 26/14/8 | 54.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 23/11/9 | 53.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 3/7/12 | 13.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,555 | 16th Bled Open | B12 |
| Aug 2013 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,537 | 3rd Split Open | E46 |
| Aug 2009 | Marko Tratar | 2,494 | ch-SLO | C02 |
| Aug 2009 | Jure Skoberne | 2,492 | ch-SLO | B07 |
| Jun 2011 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,474 | 25th Pula Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-SLO West | 2018 | 69 | 47 | 2,378 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1996 | 42 | 33 | 2,463 |
| ch-SLO | 2009 | 40 | 24 | 2,454 |
| chT-SLO | 2006 | 31 | 19 | 2,407 |
| Ljubljana | 1997 | 24 | 11 | 2,401 |
| chT2-SLO | 2007 | 17 | 10 | 2,368 |
| Portoroz | 1987 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,456 |
| chT-SLO sf | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,409 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Miha Furlan (10 games) · Matej Kersic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vojko Mencinger's chess games?
790 games by Vojko Mencinger, from Apr 2003 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 Vojko Mencinger has played.
What does Vojko Mencinger play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Vojko Mencinger opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vojko Mencinger answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vojko Mencinger play as White?
As White, Vojko Mencinger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vojko Mencinger play as Black?
As Black, Vojko Mencinger most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Vojko Mencinger's FIDE rating?
Vojko Mencinger is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Vojko Mencinger played?
Our database contains 790 games by Vojko Mencinger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 255 draws, 185 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vojko Mencinger?
790 games by Vojko Mencinger 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.