Bersamina, Paulo

Paulo Bersamina, a 28-year-old Filipino International Master, is rated 2423 and ranked 4th among Filipino players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2400 and 2450 for 4 years. 36 rated games in the past year (≈46/year long-term). Recent appearances: 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 and 6th ASEAN Individual Open Chess Championship Governor Henry S Oaminal Cup. Also played 2 rapid (including ASEAN Individual Open Rapid Chess Championship Governor Henry S Oaminal Cup) and 2 blitz events (including ASEAN Individual Open Blitz Chess Championship Governor Henry S Oaminal Cup) recently. His peak of 2462 was reached at age 22 (Jan 2020); he also reached Filipino #1 in Oct 2025 and spent 16 months in Filipino top 3.

Previously known as Bersamina Paulo (until May 2010). Awarded IM in 2014 (age 16) and FM in 2011 (age 13). Earned GM norms at ASEAN+ Age group CC Open 20 Standard 2014 and 4th ASEAN Chess Championships 2019 - Men Standard chess. At junior level, he reached World #82 in U20, World #60 in U18, World #38 in U16, World #49 in U14 and World #52 in U12.