Sequera Paolini, Jose Rafael

Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini, a 54-year-old Venezuelan International Master, is rated 2395 and ranked 2nd among Venezuelan players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He plays occasionally (9 games in the last 12 months) and had 5 career breaks: 14 months (2003–2005), 32 months (2005–2007), 27 months (2010–2012), 17 months (2013–2015) and 43 months (2016–2020). Recent standard appearances include Lliga Catalana 2026 - Segona Divisio Grup Lleida Rondas 7-9, Lliga Catalana 2026 - Segona Divisio Grup Lleida Rondas 3-6, and Lliga Catalana 2026 - Segona Divisio Grup Lleida Rondas 1-2. Also played 1 rapid event (including Copa Catalana Territorial de Lleida 2026) recently. His peak of 2439 was reached at age 35 (Oct 2007); he also reached Venezuelan #1 in Jan 2005 and has been in Venezuelan top 3 for 124 months and counting (3 consecutive years on his current run).

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 29).