ATTC League Recap October 28, 2026

By Dina Farmani

Apex Award: Best Win/Loss Record

Winners: Tom Fleshman (1918) — 5–0 (100%) Nicholas Mickowski (1720) — 5–0 (100%) Royce Nguyen (1058) — 5–0 (100%)

The Apex Award was shared by Tom Fleshman, Nicholas Mickowski, and Royce Nguyen, with all three players completing the evening with flawless 5–0 records.

Finishing undefeated over five matches is a strong achievement at any level of competition.

Each player demonstrated the consistency and concentration necessary to maintain a perfect record throughout the evening, successfully navigating the demands of a full league schedule without dropping a match.

For Tom Fleshman, the performance continued another strong stretch of league play.

Entering the night with a rating of 1918, Fleshman once again showed why he remains one of the most consistent competitors in the Wednesday League.

Nicholas Mickowski also delivered an outstanding performance, completing his night at 5–0 while competing at a rating of 1720. His perfect record reflected strong execution and the ability to maintain focus throughout the evening.

Meanwhile, Royce Nguyen produced an especially notable undefeated performance at a rating of 1058. His 5–0 finish demonstrates the competitive depth of the league and highlights how players at different rating levels can put together exceptional nights when their game comes together.

With identical perfect records, all three players were equally deserving of this week’s Apex Award.

Rising Star Award: Biggest Rating Point Gain

Winner: Jeremey Lopez (1419) — +47 Rating Points

Jeremey Lopez earned this week’s Rising Star Award after recording a 47-point rating gain, making him the biggest rating mover of the evening.

Lopez entered the tournament at a rating of 1419, and his results throughout the night produced a significant rating adjustment. The +47-point gain represents meaningful progress and reflects the impact of his tournament performance.

A rating increase of this size is an important accomplishment because it reflects more than a single successful result. It is the product of performing strongly enough across the night to make a measurable impact on a player’s overall rating.

Lopez’s performance serves as a great example of the opportunities created through regular league competition. Each week provides players with the chance to test themselves against different opponents, build confidence, and make steady progress.

With a 47-point gain, Lopez emerged as the evening’s biggest rating climber and a well-deserved recipient of the Rising Star Award.

Lion Heart Award: Biggest Upset Win

Winner: Anthony Juarbe (1309) vs. Erxi Wu (1464)Rating Difference: 155 Points

Anthony Juarbe captured the Lion Heart Award with one of the evening’s most impressive underdog victories, defeating Erxi Wu despite facing a significant 155-point rating gap.

Juarbe entered the matchup rated 1309, while Wu was rated 1464, giving Wu a substantial advantage on paper. However, Juarbe was able to overcome the rating difference and secure the upset victory.

The result is a strong example of the unpredictability and competitive spirit that make ATTC Wednesday League nights so exciting. Ratings provide a useful measure of a player's recent performance, but once the match begins, every point has to be earned.

Juarbe’s ability to defeat a higher-rated opponent despite the 155-point difference made this one of the standout moments of the evening.

His performance demonstrated confidence, determination, and the ability to compete effectively against a challenging opponent.

For overcoming one of the largest rating gaps of the night, Juarbe earned this week’s Lion Heart Award.

Night Highlights

The October 28th ATTC Wednesday League featured an impressive combination of perfect records, significant rating movement, and a major upset victory.

The Apex Award was particularly competitive this week, with Tom Fleshman, Nicholas Mickowski, and Royce Nguyen all finishing undefeated at 5–0. Three players reaching a perfect 100% win rate made for a standout night of consistency across the league.

Jeremey Lopez added another highlight by recording the evening’s biggest rating gain, earning +47 points and taking home the Rising Star Award. His strong rating movement reflects a successful night of competition and continued progress.

The night’s biggest underdog moment came from Anthony Juarbe, who defeated Erxi Wu despite a 155-point rating gap. His victory earned him the Lion Heart Award and provided one of the evening’s most memorable examples of how determined play can overcome the expectations created by ratings.

Overall, October 28th was another strong Wednesday League session at ATTC, showcasing the consistency of established competitors, the continued development of rising players, and the competitive unpredictability that keeps every league night exciting.

Rating Results:

Player Name	Beginning Rating	End Rating	Point Gained/Lost
Royce, Nguyen	1058	1088	+30
Aleem ,Mohammed	1429	1456	+27
Anthony, Juarbe	1309	1343	+34
Wesley ,Wu	1768	1791	+23
Zephan ,Shivam	1284	1307	+23
Abhinav, Sarna	961	976	+15
Tom, Fleshman	1918	1931	+13
Jason ,Franklin	1339	1352	+13
Michael ,West	1142	1153	+11
Huanbin, Zhang	1430	1440	+10
Olivier ,Boudou	1750	1759	+9
Ansh ,Bhatnagar	1456	1464	+8
Andrea ,Vaccari	943	950	+7
Daniel, Ghang	792	798	+6
Vincent ,Huang	1026	1032	+6
Alan ,Xian	1927	1931	+4
Alec ,Petty	1601	1603	+2
Alif ,Ahmed	1733	1733	0
Andy, Ge	1217	1217	0
Nicholas, Mickowski	1720	1720	0
Kajal ,Akhlaghpasand	1302	1299	-3
Ekaterina, Korol	1840	1835	-5
Ahaan ,Pamnani	1787	1782	-5
Leo ,Wang	1296	1291	-5
Alex ,Chow	1468	1462	-6
Akshay, Namburi	1408	1402	-6
Rath ,Yin	1793	1787	-6
Enrique ,Villena	1227	1219	-8
David, Lee	1447	1438	-9
Rick, Mueller	1738	1728	-10
Rohith ,Mugunthan	964	952	-12
Sumit ,Pamnani	1548	1532	-16
Erxi, Wu	1464	1447	-17
Oliver ,Yu	940	922	-18
Vaibhav ,Chhabra	1142	1121	-21
Vincent, Chen	1759	1736	-23
Jerry, Dawson	854	830	-24
Jeremey, Lopez	1419	1372	-47