ATTC League Recap August 26, 2026

By Dina Farmani

Apex Award: Best Win/Loss Record

Winners: Ahaan Pamnani (1870), Ansh Bhatnagar (1457), and Oreoluwa Banwo (1383) — 3–0 (100%)

This week’s Apex Award was shared by three players who delivered flawless performances throughout the evening. Ahaan Pamnani, Ansh Bhatnagar, and Oreoluwa Banwo each completed the night undefeated, finishing with perfect 3–0 records and

100% win rates.

Going undefeated in league play requires consistency across every match, with little room for mistakes. All three players maintained their performance from one matchup to the next, converting their opportunities and finishing the evening without a loss.

Wesley Dunaway (1062) and Justin Johnson (1305) also completed undefeated records, finishing 2–0. However, the three 3–0 performances led the field in completed wins and earned Pamnani, Bhatnagar, and Banwo this week’s Apex Award.

Rising Star Award: Biggest Rating Point Gain

Winners: Jason Franklin (1273), Patrick Gergaud (1181), and Ahaan Pamnani — +52 Rating Points Each

The Rising Star Award was another three-way tie this week, with Jason Franklin, Patrick Gergaud, and Ahaan Pamnani each recording a +52 rating point gain.

For all three players, the increase represents a meaningful step forward and reflects the value of strong results in a competitive league environment. Their performances translated directly into significant rating movement, making each player one of the evening’s most notable performers.

For Pamnani in particular, the +52 point gain was part of an exceptional all-around night. Alongside earning a share of the Apex Award with a perfect 3–0 record, he also produced the evening’s biggest upset. His ability to combine consistency with a major breakthrough victory made him one of the defining players of the August 26 league.

Franklin and Gergaud also deserve recognition for turning their performances into substantial rating gains. Their +52 increases tied them with Pamnani for the largest rating improvement of the night.

Lion Heart Award: Biggest Upset Win

Winner: Ahaan Pamnani vs. Ty Hoff (2074)Rating Gap: 204 Points

Ahaan Pamnani claimed the Lion Heart Award after defeating Ty Hoff, a player rated 2074, overcoming a significant 204-point rating gap.

Upsets against higher-rated opponents require players to stay composed and execute their game plan under pressure. Pamnani rose to the challenge, securing a victory against an opponent with a considerably higher rating and producing one of the

evening’s most impressive results.

What makes the victory even more notable is Pamnani’s complete performance across the night. He finished 3–0, earned a share of the Apex Award, gained 52 rating points, and then capped off the evening with the biggest upset. The combination of an undefeated record, substantial rating gain, and victory over a 2074-rated opponent made

Pamnani one of the clear standouts of Wednesday’s league.

Night Highlights

The August 26 ATTC Wednesday League delivered a night filled with undefeated

performances, significant rating gains, and a standout upset.

Ahaan Pamnani was at the center of the evening’s biggest storylines, completing a perfect 3–0 record, gaining 52 rating points, and defeating Ty Hoff despite a 204-point rating gap. Ansh Bhatnagar and Oreoluwa Banwo matched Pamnani’s perfect 3–0 record, earning them a share of the Apex Award, while Jason Franklin and Patrick Gergaud joined Pamnani as co-winners of the Rising Star Award.

With multiple players finishing undefeated and several competitors making meaningful moves in the ratings, Wednesday’s league once again showcased the competitive depth and unpredictable results that make ATTC League nights exciting from start to finish.

End Rating:

Player Name	Beginning Rating	End Rating	Point Gained/Lost
Franklin, Jason	1337	1389	+52
Gergaud, Patrick	1256	1308	+52
Pamnani, Ahaan	1870	1922	+52
Boudou, Olivier	1663	1701	+38
Mohammed, Aleem	1385	1415	+30
Petty, Alec	1628	1649	+21
Banwo, Oreoluwa	1383	1401	+18
Johnson, Justin	1305	1323	+18
Dunaway, Wesley	1062	1071	+9
Huang, Vincent	808	817	+9
Poyatos Ramos, Dario	1065	1071	+6
Pamnani, Sumit	1543	1548	+5
Bhatnagar, Ansh	1457	1461	+4
Mickowski, Nicholas	1631	1635	+4
Sarna, Abhinav	933	935	+2
Shaheen-Vélez, Bahjat	1023	1025	+2
Mott, Nicholas	1402	1403	+1
Ahmed, Alif	1662	1662	0
Clark, Dillen	1062	1062	0
Namburi, Akshay	1159	1158	-1
Ou, Michael	1156	1155	-1
Wang, Leo	1154	1152	-2
Hao, Yanyan	1195	1192	-3
Ghang, Daniel	741	735	-6
Marcus, Uko	1828	1822	-6
Boy, Andrew	1458	1450	-8
Ge, Andy	1208	1200	-8
Juarbe, Anthony	1353	1344	-9
Kerbow, Michael	808	797	-11
Shivam, Zephan	1313	1299	-14
Fleshman, Tom	1820	1800	-20
Chen, Vincent	1509	1480	-29
Rasouli, Davood	1568	1531	-37
Chen, Han	1673	1635	-38
Bricker, Teddy	1461	1421	-40
Hoff, Ty	2074	2034	-40