What is Businger, Paul's FIDE rating?

Businger, Paul's current standard FIDE rating is 2013.

What is Businger, Paul's world ranking?

Businger, Paul is currently ranked #25,570 in the world (standard rating).

What is Businger, Paul's ranking in Switzerland?

Businger, Paul is currently ranked #387 in Switzerland.

What is Businger, Paul's continental ranking?

Businger, Paul is currently ranked #19,674 in their continent.

What is Businger, Paul's ranking in the 65-70 category?

Businger, Paul is ranked #35 in Switzerland in the 65-70 age group.

What is Businger, Paul's all-time highest FIDE rating?

Businger, Paul's all-time peak standard rating is 2195.

When did Businger, Paul receive their first FIDE rating?

Businger, Paul first appeared in the FIDE rating list in 2001.

Which federation does Businger, Paul represent?

Businger, Paul represents Switzerland (SUI).

How old is Businger, Paul?

Businger, Paul was born in 1956 and is 70 years old.

When did Businger, Paul reach their peak rating?

Businger, Paul reached their peak standard rating of 2195 in 2001, at age 45.

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Businger, Paul

🇨🇭

FIDE 1306111· Male· Switzerland· Born in 1956

Paul Businger, a 70-year-old Swiss player. currently rated 2013 in Standard, career peak of 2195 (Jan 2001). He had 8 career breaks: 26 months (2002–2004), 17 months (2005–2006), 14 months (2006–2007), 14 months (2007–2009), 13 months (2010–2011), 34 months (2013–2016), 28 months (2016–2019), 48 months (2020–2024).

Current rating

2013

Standard

Rpd—·Blz—

All-time high

2195

−182 pts below
Jan 2001 · age 45

Activity

7

games / yr avg. · ≈1/mo

10 past 12 mo · ≈1/mo
classical only
Occasional

Signature stat

#387

in Switzerland · of 3,087

Career timeline

14 entries

2026

Best 12-month gain (+36 Elo)

1977 → 2013

Apr 2026

Re-crossed 2000

at age 70

Jan 2026

2020

Inactive for 48 months

paused at 2041 → returned at 2030

Mar 2020

2016

Inactive for 28 months

paused at 2056 → returned at 2055

Aug 2016

2013

Inactive for 34 months

paused at 2067 → returned at 2056

Sep 2013

2010

Inactive for 13 months

paused at 2083 → returned at 2074

Jul 2010

Recent Results (last 12 months)

Evolution

+37

1976 → 2013

Standard rating history

Rankings

/

Switzerland

#387

out of 3,308 players

Europe

#19,674

in continent

World

#25,570

out of 400,000+

National ranking

Europe & World

Europe

World

Switzerland

1	🇨🇭Milov, Vadim	2,575
2	🇨🇭Bogner, Sebastian	2,550
3	🇨🇭Peng, Li Min	2,536
4	🇨🇭Fontaine, Robert	2,528
5	🇨🇭Demuth, Adrien	2,526
6	🇨🇭Georgiadis, Nico	2,522
7	🇨🇭Pelletier, Yannick	2,512
8	🇨🇭Georgiadis, Ioannis	2,490
9	🇨🇭Kosteniuk, Alexandra	2,487
10	🇨🇭Vernay, Clovis	2,467
...
387	🇨🇭Businger, Paul	2,013

Europe

1	🇳🇴Carlsen, Magnus	2,840
2	🇩🇪Keymer, Vincent	2,762
3	🇫🇷Firouzja, Alireza	2,759
4	🇳🇱Giri, Anish	2,753
5	🇵🇱Duda, Jan-Krzysztof	2,739
6	🇳🇱Van Foreest, Jorden	2,736
7	🇭🇺Rapport, Richard	2,729
9	🇫🇷Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime	2,717
10	🇦🇿Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar	2,715
13	🇩🇪Bluebaum, Matthias	2,695
...
19674	🇨🇭Businger, Paul	2,013

World

1	🇳🇴Carlsen, Magnus	2,840
2	🇺🇸Nakamura, Hikaru	2,810
3	🇺🇸Caruana, Fabiano	2,793
4	🇺🇿Abdusattorov, Nodirbek	2,780
5	🇩🇪Keymer, Vincent	2,762
6	🇫🇷Firouzja, Alireza	2,759
7	🇺🇸So, Wesley	2,754
7	🇨🇳Wei, Yi	2,754
9	🇳🇱Giri, Anish	2,753
10	🇮🇳Erigaisi Arjun	2,751
...
25570	🇨🇭Businger, Paul	2,013

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