Jaan Ehlvest vs Tarvo Seeman
GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534) · IM Tarvo Seeman (2356)
Jaan Ehlvest and Tarvo Seeman have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1998 and the most recent in May 2026. Ehlvest leads 6 wins to 0, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Seeman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlvest with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Seeman with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Seeman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Seeman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | VII Coop Saaremaa Chess Festival Rapid Tournament |
| May 2025 | Jaan Ehlvest | T Seeman | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Coop Saaremaa Rapid |
| Apr 2025 | Jaan Ehlvest | T Seeman | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Tartu Open Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Jaan Ehlvest | Tarvo Seeman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Viljandi Valgmae Memorial |
| Sep 2022 | Jaan Ehlvest | Tarvo Seeman | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 31st Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2018 | Jaan Ehlvest | Tarvo Seeman | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 19th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2017 | Jaan Ehlvest | Tarvo Seeman | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2015 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 16th Puhajarve rap Open |
| Jul 2014 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jul 2012 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 46th Vaksali Raua Memorial |
| Jan 2012 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Keres Memorial Rapid 21st |
| Nov 2011 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Jan 2002 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Keres Memorial |
| Aug 2001 | Tarvo Seeman | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EST Int |
| Jan 1999 | Jaan Ehlvest | Tarvo Seeman | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Keres Memorial |
| Jun 1998 | Jaan Ehlvest | Tarvo Seeman | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Keres Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jaan Ehlvest and Tarvo Seeman?
In 16 recorded games, Jaan Ehlvest has 6 wins, Tarvo Seeman has 0 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Jaan Ehlvest and Tarvo Seeman played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jun 1998 to May 2026.
What openings do Jaan Ehlvest and Tarvo Seeman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.