ATTC League Recap October 14, 2026

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By Dina Farmani

Apex Award: Best Win/Loss Record

Winners: Tom Fleshman (1896) — 6–0 (100%)
Han Chen (1622) — 4–0 (100%)

This week’s Apex Award was shared by two players who delivered flawless performances throughout the evening. Tom Fleshman and Han Chen both completed the night undefeated, with Fleshman finishing 6–0 and Chen recording a perfect 4–0 record.

Fleshman’s six victories gave him the highest number of wins among the evening’s undefeated players. Maintaining a perfect record across six matches is a significant accomplishment and reflects the consistency and focus required to perform at a high level throughout an extended league session.

Chen was equally impressive, completing his night without a single loss while also making a major impact in the ratings. His 4–0 record demonstrated strong consistency, while his additional +60 rating point gain made his overall performance one of the biggest stories of the evening.

With both players finishing at a 100% win rate, Fleshman and Chen were equally deserving of this week’s Apex Award.

Rising Star Award: Biggest Rating Point Gain

Winner: Han Chen (1622) — +60 Rating Points

Han Chen added another major achievement to his night by earning the Rising Star Award after recording the largest rating point gain of the tournament.

Starting the evening at a rating of 1622, Chen gained an impressive 60 rating points through his league performance. The increase represents a significant step forward and highlights just how impactful his results were throughout the night.

What makes Chen’s performance particularly notable is that his rating breakthrough came alongside a perfect 4–0 record. He was not only able to remain undefeated, but also converted that strong performance into one of the largest rating gains of the evening.

Combining an undefeated record with a +60 rating increase made Chen one of the clear standout performers of October 14th. His performance demonstrated both consistency at the table and meaningful competitive progress, making him a well-deserved recipient of the Rising Star Award.

Lion Heart Award: Biggest Upset Win

Winner: Charles Oberg (1604) vs. Wesley Wu (1791)Rating Difference: 187 PointsRating Gain: +35 Points

Charles Oberg captured the Lion Heart Award with one of the evening’s most impressive underdog victories, defeating Wesley Wu despite entering the matchup with a significant 187-point rating disadvantage.

Oberg came into the match rated 1604, while Wu held a rating of 1791. Despite the substantial difference between the two players, Oberg was able to overcome the odds and secure the victory.

The upset also had a meaningful impact on Oberg’s rating, earning him 35 rating points from the match. That combination of a major upset and substantial rating reward made the victory one of the defining moments of the evening.

Victories like this are what make league competition unpredictable and exciting. Oberg’s result demonstrated the importance of competing with confidence regardless of the rating gap and earned him this week’s Lion Heart Award.

Night Highlights

The October 14th ATTC Wednesday League featured a strong combination of undefeated performances, major rating gains, and a significant upset victory.

Tom Fleshman led the night in total undefeated wins, completing a perfect 6–0 run and earning a share of the Apex Award.

Han Chen matched that level of consistency with a flawless 4–0 record, while also making the biggest move in the ratings with a +60 point gain. His ability to combine an undefeated performance with the largest rating increase made Chen one of the evening’s standout players.

Charles Oberg provided the night’s biggest upset, defeating Wesley Wu despite a 187-point rating difference and earning +35 rating points from the victory.

Together, these performances highlighted the competitive depth of ATTC League play, where consistency can lead to undefeated finishes, strong results can produce major rating gains, and even significant rating gaps can be overcome at the table.

Rating Results:

Player Name	Beginning Rating	End Rating	Point Gained/Lost
Han, Chen	1622	1682	+60
Vincent, Chen	1563	1619	+56
Andre, Beskrowni	1354	1405	+51
Charles, Oberg	1604	1641	+37
Olivier, Boudou	1720	1744	+24
Jason, Franklin	1353	1372	+19
Kevin, Yang	879	895	+16
Ansh, Bhatnagar	1444	1456	+12
Elliot, Cheung	1685	1690	+5
Tom, Fleshman	1896	1898	+2
Robert, Wu	1733	1735	+2
Alif, Ahmed	1736	1735	-1
Daniel, Ghang	757	756	-1
Andrea, Vaccari	953	954	+1
Alec, Petty	1611	1612	+1
Michael, West	1141	1142	+1
Zephan, Shivam	1287	1285	-2
Akshay, Namburi	1307	1304	-3
Sepehr , Saadatmand	1146	1142	-4
Alex, Chow	1478	1468	-10
Rick, Mueller	1738	1724	-14
Aleem, Mohammed	1432	1415	-17
Abhinav, Sarna	962	944	-18
Wesley, Wu	1791	1768	-23
Jeremey, Lopez	1442	1417	-25
Erxi, Wu	1504	1475	-29
Ahaan, Pamnani	1927	1787	-140
Enrique, Villena	1235	1235	0
Leo, Wang	1304	1304	0
Royce, Nguyen	1102	1102	0