ATTC League Recap November 4, 2026

By Dina Farmani

Apex Award: Best Win/Loss Record

Winners: Nicholas Mickowski (1720) — 5–0 (100%) Wesley Wu (1783) — 5–0 (100%)

This week’s Apex Award was shared by Nicholas Mickowski and Wesley Wu, as both players delivered outstanding performances and completed the evening with perfect 5–0 records.

Maintaining an undefeated record across five matches requires more than just strong individual performances. It takes consistency, concentration, and the ability to adjust to different opponents throughout the night. Both players demonstrated these qualities, finishing their respective schedules without a single loss.

Mickowski continued to show his competitive strength with another flawless league performance. His ability to maintain a 100% win rate throughout the evening earned him a well-deserved share of the award.

Wu matched that achievement with an equally impressive performance. Competing at a rating of 1783, he completed all five matches undefeated, demonstrating the consistency and composure needed to remain successful throughout a demanding league session.

With identical 5–0 records, Mickowski and Wu stood out as two of the evening’s most consistent competitors and shared this week’s Apex Award.

Rising Star Award: Biggest Rating Point Gain

Winner: Alex Chow (1462 → 1512) — +50 Rating Points

Alex Chow earned the Rising Star Award after recording the largest rating increase of the evening, gaining an impressive 50 rating points.

Starting the night at 1462, Chow finished with a rating of 1512, marking a significant improvement through his tournament performance.

A 50-point increase is a notable achievement, reflecting the impact of strong results against competitive opposition. Rating gains of this size can provide valuable momentum and serve as an important milestone in a player's continued development.

What makes Chow’s achievement even more impressive is that his success was not limited to rating improvement. He also delivered one of the evening’s biggest upset

victories, making his performance especially memorable.

By combining a substantial rating increase with a major win against a higher-rated opponent, Chow established himself as one of the night's most impactful players and a deserving recipient of the Rising Star Award.

Lion Heart Award: Biggest Upset Win

Winner: Alex Chow (1462) vs. Davood Rasouli (1756) Rating Difference: 294

Points Match Scores: 8, 8, -8, 8

Alex Chow claimed his second award of the evening by capturing the Lion Heart Award with an impressive victory over Davood Rasouli, overcoming a substantial 294-point rating difference.

Entering the match with a rating of 1462, Chow faced Rasouli, who held a much higher rating of 1756. Despite being the underdog by nearly 300 rating points, Chow delivered a remarkable performance and secured the victory.

The match scores — 8, 8, -8, 8 — reflect a competitive encounter in which Chow demonstrated his ability to recover from a setback and maintain his focus. After dropping the third game, he responded by winning the fourth to complete the upset.

Defeating an opponent with such a significant rating advantage is an outstanding accomplishment. It takes confidence, determination, and the ability to stay composed

even when the match becomes challenging.

Chow's victory was arguably the defining moment of the evening. Not only did he overcome a 294-point rating gap, but he also earned the Lion Heart Award while finishing the night with the largest rating gain.

Night Highlights

The November 4th ATTC Wednesday League delivered a night of undefeated performances and one particularly remarkable individual achievement.

Nicholas Mickowski and Wesley Wu shared the Apex Award after both completing the evening with perfect 5–0 records, demonstrating exceptional consistency and strong competitive performances across all five matches.

However, the biggest story of the night belonged to Alex Chow, who turned in an outstanding performance by earning two of the evening’s three major awards. His +50 rating point gain secured the Rising Star Award, while his victory over Davood Rasouli earned him the Lion Heart Award.

Chow’s upset was especially impressive given the 294-point rating difference between the two players. His ability to overcome such a significant gap, recover after dropping the third game, and finish the match with a victory made his performance one of the most memorable highlights of the evening.

Winning two awards in a single league night is a significant accomplishment. Chow's performance demonstrated how one strong tournament showing can translate into both meaningful rating progress and an unforgettable competitive result.

Overall, November 4th was another exciting night at ATTC, highlighting the consistency of established competitors and the ability of determined players to challenge

expectations and produce exceptional results.

Rating Results:

Player Name	Beginning Rating	End Rating	Point Gained/Lost
Alex ,Chow	1462	1512	+50
Kevin ,Yang	935	978	+43
Dane ,Wang	1425	1464	+39
Ellie, Kim	970	1005	+35
Jeremey, Lopez	1332	1362	+30
Anthony ,Juarbe	1343	1357	+14
Nicholas ,Mickowski	1720	1733	+13
Patrick ,Gergaud	1299	1312	+13
Kajal ,Akhlaghpasand	1299	1312	+13
Olivier, Boudou	1759	1771	+12
Erxi ,Wu	1447	1459	+12
Ansh ,Bhatnagar	1464	1474	+10
Aleem ,Mohammed	1456	1465	+9
Lee ,Abraham	1466	1458	+8
Wesley ,Wu	1783	1787	+4
Abhinav ,Sarna	976	978	+2
Jaime ,Borunda	1857	1857	0
Rick, Mueller	1728	1728	0
Michael ,Kerbow	798	798	0
Rohith, Mugunthan	952	952	0
Daniel ,Ghang	798	796	-2
Yanyan,Hao	1168	1166	-2
David, Lee	1389	1384	-5
Nicholas ,Mott	1331	1325	-6
Leo ,Wang	1291	1283	-8
Zephan, Shivam	1307	1298	-9
Bahjat ,Shaheen-Vélez	1028	1011	-17
Cesar, Serna	1894	1869	-25
Dillen ,Clark	1120	1094	-26
Jason, Franklin	1347	1317	-30
Alec, Petty	1611	1574	-37
Eeshaay ,Grover	1604	1567	-37
Michael, West	1153	1116	-37
Davood ,Rasouli	1756	1706	-50