Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini IM

Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini - International Master

Known online as jsequera, Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. A chess aficionado with a knack for blitz battles, Jose has been grinding on the 64 squares for years, proving that quick thinking and rapid moves can sometimes trump slow and steady.

Playing Style & Strengths

Jose’s style is that of a patient tactician who, despite a tendency to resign early (about 1.8% of games), masterfully navigates through tough endgames, with a remarkable 76% frequency of reaching the endgame phase. He averages around 65 moves per win, showing resilience and persistence on the board. A clever comeback artist, Jose has an 84.5% comeback rate and even manages to win over half of the games where he loses a piece.

With his white pieces, Jose boasts a respectable 55% win rate, and even as Black, he hovers near the 50% mark. Time of day matters too, and if you really want to challenge him, try not to play around 10:00-11:00 AM – that’s when he’s at his peak!

Rating & Performance

Over the years, Jose’s rating has soared to impressive heights, reaching a blitz peak rating of 2478 as of March 2025. Not to be outdone, his rapid rating peaked at 2422 in mid-2022, and his bullet games have crowned him with a top rating of 2252. Jose’s blitz win rate sits solidly over 52%, and his bullet game is even sneakier with a 61% win percentage.

When facing lower-rated opponents, Jose gets serious: winning over 63% of those encounters. Against stronger adversaries, well, he turns Sherlock Holmes, upping the competitive edge despite a stiffer challenge, with a 33% win rate. His longest winning streak is a dazzling 12 games – enough to make fans shout “Checkmate!” in delight.

Notable Opens & Tactical Flair

Ah, openings! While the details remain top secret to keep his opponents guessing (seriously, thousands of games played and still "Top Secret" on record!), his preferred weapon in blitz is a mystery wrapped in a Sicilian Defense riddle.

Jose has a winning formula in rapid and blitz that blends strategic depth with tactical awareness – and his win-rate after losing a piece (about 50.57%) hints at an unyielding fighting spirit. His psychological tilt factor is low (10), which means that even when the pressure’s on, he's unlikely to throw his queen at the wall.

Recent Battles on the Board

Recently, Jose sealed a victory in a nifty Sicilian Defense game on Chess.com, winning on time with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 – proving that his classic opening knowledge is anything but rusty. On the flip side, even masters stumble; his latest loss was a sharp game in which time got away from him against a strong opponent, reminding that even IMs have off days.

Opponent Notes & Records

Jose has tangled most often with players like tiohoracio (95 games), with mixed results, and boasts 100% win records against a variety of challengers including freudiantherapist, joemcdoug, and gambitofarwest – certainly a fun fact to mention at chess gatherings!

In Summary

Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini is the embodiment of speed, resilience, and a pinch of mystery on the chessboard. Whether tugging at the threads of a slow positional battle or blitzing past an opponent in furiously fast time controls, Jose proves that chess mastery is a blend of passion, patience, and a little bit of calculated chaos. If you encounter jsequera online, prepare for a fight full of unexpected turns – and maybe, just maybe, a few secret openings up his sleeve.