Prepare against Tarvo Seeman
IM · Estonia · World #2,588 classical · FIDE ID 4500547
When preparing against Tarvo Seeman, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Keres Variation as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,626 games by Tarvo Seeman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tarvo Seeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarvo Seeman 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 | 2,356 | 2,431 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,409 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,391 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,626 | 652 | 584 | 390 | 40.1% |
| As White | 823 | 347 | 319 | 157 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 803 | 305 | 265 | 233 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarvo Seeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarvo Seeman's side.
First moves as White (823 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 441 | 53.6% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 184 | 22.4% | 61.4% |
| g3 | 125 | 15.2% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 64 | 7.8% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Seeman usually continues g3 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Seeman usually continues g3 (58.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Seeman usually continues g3 (60.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Seeman usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Seeman usually continues d3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Seeman usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 298 | 80.3% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 36 | 9.7% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.9% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 271 | 85.8% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 26 | 8.2% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 5.1% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Tarvo Seeman's chess games
All 1,626 games by Tarvo Seeman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 652 wins, 584 draws, 390 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 261 | 113/97/51 | 43.3% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 71 | 37/19/15 | 52.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 55 | 21/22/12 | 38.2% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 53 | 17/26/10 | 32.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 42 | 21/15/6 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 13/14/3 | 43.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 23 | 6/12/5 | 26.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 178 | 68/63/47 | 38.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 87 | 26/26/35 | 29.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 80 | 36/27/17 | 45.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 51 | 19/12/20 | 37.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 45 | 13/15/17 | 28.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 41 | 22/10/9 | 53.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 35 | 18/8/9 | 51.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Vahap Sanal | 2,597 | ch-EU rapid | A49 |
| Jan 2007 | Tomi Nyback | 2,587 | chT-FIN 0607 | A11 |
| Sep 2024 | Robert Markus | 2,586 | Olympiad-45 | C41 |
| Jul 2012 | Normunds Miezis | 2,578 | 46th Vaksali Raua Memorial | A21 |
| Nov 2011 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,577 | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2022 | 160 | 89 | 2,391 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 49 | 21 | 2,370 |
| chT-EST | 2002 | 33 | 23 | 2,450 |
| Keres Memorial | 2010 | 32 | 9 | 2,379 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,380 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2004 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,483 |
| 19th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,429 |
| Keres Memorial A | 2008 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,416 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (47 games) · Meelis Kanep (34 games) · Kalle Kiik (32 games) · Olav Sepp (32 games) · Aleksandr Volodin (19 games) · Jaan Ehlvest (16 games) · Normunds Miezis (16 games) · Tomi Nyback (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarvo Seeman's chess games?
1,626 games by Tarvo Seeman, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tarvo Seeman has played.
What does Tarvo Seeman play on the first move as White?
Across 823 games with White in our database, Tarvo Seeman opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarvo Seeman answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tarvo Seeman play as White?
As White, Tarvo Seeman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (261 games, 43.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (71 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 38.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 823 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarvo Seeman play as Black?
As Black, Tarvo Seeman most often plays: Sicilian (178 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (87 games, 29.9% win rate); Modern Defense (80 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 803 games.
What is Tarvo Seeman's FIDE rating?
Tarvo Seeman is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Tarvo Seeman played?
Our database contains 1,626 games by Tarvo Seeman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 652 wins, 584 draws, 390 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarvo Seeman?
1,626 games by Tarvo Seeman 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.