Gomez, John Paul

John Paul Gomez, a 40-year-old Filipino Grandmaster, is rated 2365 and ranked 13th among Filipino players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has slipped back 37 Elo over the past 12 months. 46 rated games in the past year (≈42/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 10th Hanoi GM chess tournament January 2026 - GM, 1st Ninh Binh GM chess tournament 2025, and 6th ASEAN Individual Open Chess Championship Governor Henry S Oaminal Cup. He had 2 career breaks: 44 months (2002–2006) and 28 months (2020–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2541 was reached at age 27 (Nov 2013); he also reached World #463 in Jan 2009 and spent 41 months in Filipino top 3.

Competes as a man since 2001. Previously known as Paul Gomez John (until Oct 2001). Awarded GM in 2009 (age 23) and IM in 2007 (age 21). At junior level, he reached World #100 in U18, World #62 in U16 and #2 nationally in U20.