Ballester Sanz, Joaquin

Joaquin Ballester Sanz, a 65-year-old Spanish player, is rated 2076 and sitting in the top 8% of players worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +20 Elo over the past 12 months. 40 rated games in the past year (≈14/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Cto Provincial Veteranos Valencia 65 2026 Rondas 2-3, Cto Provincial Veteranos Valencia 65 2026 Rondas 1, and Primera Autonomica Norte FACV 2026 Rondas 6. Also played 3 rapid events (including Open Nuevo Centro 2025) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 14 months (2002–2004) and 17 months (2005–2007). His peak of 2247 was reached at age 44 (Oct 2005).