Businger, Paul

Paul Businger, a 70-year-old Swiss player, is rated 2006. He is on a steady climb with +30 Elo over the past 12 months. 10 rated games in the past year (≈4/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include SMM Ligen 1-4 2026 round 2, SMM Ligen 1-4 2026 round 1, and SGM 2025-2026 (all leagues) Round 7. 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) and 48 months (2020–2024, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2195 was reached at age 45 (Jan 2001).