ATTC League Recap June 17th, 2026

By Dina Farmani

Apex Award — Best Win/Loss Record

Winner: Neeraj Bhargav (1349) and Erxi Wu (1487)

A dominant performance defined this week’s league session, with Neeraj Bhargav

(1349) and Erxi Wu (1487) sharing the Apex Award after delivering flawless 6–0 runs.

Their undefeated streaks showcased exceptional consistency, tactical discipline, and

the ability to maintain composure across long match rotations.

Honorable Undefeated Mentions:

• Ian Madray (1232) — 4–0

• Halit Ozkaya (972) — 4–0

• Tom Fleshman (1860) — 3–0

• Bahjat ShaheenVélez (860) — 3–0

Each of these players demonstrated strong bracket control and high efficiency match

play, reinforcing the depth of competitive talent in this week’s field.

Rising Star Award — Biggest Rating Point Gain

Winner: Gautham Velupally (885)

This week’s most explosive breakthrough came from Gautham Velupally, who entered

the league unrated and emerged with a fully established rating of 885 (+885) after a

strong 5–2 performance.

His rapid ascent marks one of the most significant rating debuts of the season.

Among previously rated players, Oreoluwa Banwo (1270 → 1399) takes the Rising Star

spotlight with a massive +129 point surge, driven by sharp decision making and

confident mid match adjustments.

Lion Heart Award — Biggest Upset Win

Winner: Han Chen (1571)

The Lion Heart Award goes to Han Chen (1571) for delivering the most dramatic upset

of the night.

Chen defeated Wesley Wu (1846)—a 275 point rating gap—in a grueling five game

battle.

9, -9, -9, 9, 9

This match stood out not only for the rating deficit but for the mental resilience required

to recover after dropping back to back games. Chen’s ability to reset, adapt, and close

out the final two games reflects elite competitive grit.

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