Tarvo Seeman vs Meelis Kanep
Tarvo Seeman (57, IM, EST) and Meelis Kanep (43, GM, EST) have met 17 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 13 draws — a 76% draw rate. Their last meeting at Estonian Chess Championship 2025 Blitz Tie-breaks drew. With current classical ratings of 2356 and 2369, the Elo model gives Kanep a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2356 vs 2369 (Δ -13)
With Tarvo Seeman as white
40% Tarvo27% draw33% Meelis
With Meelis Kanep as white
30% Tarvo25% draw44% Meelis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tarvo Seeman | Meelis Kanep | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2356 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2454 · Jul 2002 | 2537 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 33 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,563 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #932 | #450 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 674 | 622 |
| Months active | 215 | 215 |
| % white wins | 53% | 49% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2340 | 2282 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 177 | 184 |
Best Win
Tarvo Seeman
Meelis Kanep
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tarvo Seeman
Meelis Kanep