Oms Pallisse, Josep

Josep Oms Pallisse, a 53-year-old Spanish Grandmaster, is rated 2425 and ranked 48th among Spanish players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2400 and 2450 for 12 years. 17 rated games in the past year (≈28/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Play Off d'Ascens-Descens a Segona Divisio 2026, Lliga Catalana 2026 - Segona Divisio Grup Lleida Rondas 7-9, and Lliga Catalana 2026 - Segona Divisio Grup Lleida Rondas 3-6. Also played 4 rapid (including XXI TORNEIG OBERT D'ESCACS ACTIUS "VILA DE SANTA COLOMA DE QUERALT") and 1 blitz events (including Campionat d'Escacs Llampec per Equips Lleida 2025) recently. He had 4 career breaks: 16 months (2014–2015), 12 months (2017–2018), 22 months (2018–2020) and 58 months (2020–2025, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2528 was reached at age 37 (Nov 2010); he also reached World #472 in Jul 2004.

Competes for Spain since Jul 2007. Awarded GM in 2007 (age 34) and IM in 2001 (age 28).