ATTC League Recap September 2, 2026
By Dina Farmani
Apex Award: Best Win/Loss Record
Winner: Erxi Wu (1437) — 6–0 (100%)
Erxi Wu delivered the standout performance of the evening, completing the league with a perfect 6–0 record and a 100% win rate. With six total victories, Wu recorded the most wins of any undefeated player and earned this week’s Apex Award.
Maintaining a perfect record across six matches is a significant achievement, requiring consistency and focus throughout the entire league session. Wu was able to sustain a winning level from the opening match through the final result, finishing the night without a single loss.
The combination of a flawless record and the highest total number of wins made Wu’s performance particularly impressive. His 6–0 finish was one of the clearest examples of consistency and competitive strength on the night, making him a deserving recipient of the Apex Award.
Rising Star Award: Biggest Rating Point Gain
Winner: Vincent Huang (831 → 902) — +71 Rating Points
Vincent Huang earned this week’s Rising Star Award after recording the largest rating point gain of the tournament. Starting the evening with a rating of 831, Huang gained an impressive 71 points and finished with an ending rating of 902.
A +71 rating increase represents a meaningful step forward in a single league session. Huang’s performance translated into substantial progress in the ratings, highlighting the impact of a successful night of competitive play.
The Rising Star Award recognizes players who make significant progress through their league performance, and Huang’s jump from 831 to 902 was the largest improvement of the evening. His 71-point gain made him one of the night’s most notable performers and marked an important step in his continued development.
Lion Heart Award: Biggest Upset Win
Winner: Alif Ahmed (1662) vs. Jaime Borunda (1992)Rating Difference: 330 Points
Alif Ahmed captured the Lion Heart Award with one of the most impressive upsets of the evening, defeating Jaime Borunda despite a substantial 330-point rating difference.
Facing an opponent rated 330 points higher presents a significant challenge, making Ahmed’s victory an especially notable result.
The upset demonstrated the competitive unpredictability of league play, where
performance at the table can overcome a considerable rating disadvantage.
Ahmed’s victory stands out as the night’s biggest upset and earned him the Lion Heart Award. Overcoming such a large rating gap reflects a strong competitive performance and the ability to rise to the occasion against higher-rated opposition.
Night Highlights
The September 2nd ATTC Wednesday League featured a night of dominant consistency,
major rating movement, and an impressive underdog victory.
Erxi Wu led the way with a flawless 6–0 record, earning the Apex Award after recording the most total wins while remaining undefeated. Vincent Huang made the biggest move in the ratings, gaining 71 points and reaching a new rating of 902 to take home the Rising Star Award.
The night’s biggest upset came from Alif Ahmed, who defeated Jaime Borunda despite a 330-point rating difference. Together, these performances showcased three different sides of competitive league play: sustained consistency, measurable improvement, and the ability to overcome the odds.
End Rating:
Player Name | Beginning Rating | End Rating | Point Gained/Lost |
Huang, Vincent | 831 | 939 | +108 |
Mi, Michael | 1212 | 1266 | +54 |
Ahmed, Alif | 1662 | 1712 | +50 |
Mickowski, Nicholas | 1730 | 1780 | +50 |
Wang, Leo | 1149 | 1173 | +24 |
Shivam, Zephan | 1334 | 1354 | +20 |
West, Michael | 1107 | 1127 | +20 |
Wu, Robert | 1570 | 1586 | +16 |
Zhang, Huanbin | 1386 | 1399 | +13 |
Mueller, Rick | 1801 | 1811 | +10 |
Namburi, Akshay | 1165 | 1175 | +10 |
Wu, Erxi | 1437 | 1447 | +10 |
Clark, Dillen | 1062 | 1071 | +9 |
Sarna, Abhinav | 974 | 983 | +9 |
Banwo, Oreoluwa | 1401 | 1409 | +8 |
Mohammed, Aleem | 1415 | 1423 | +8 |
Boudou, Olivier | 1701 | 1708 | +7 |
Pamnani, Sumit | 1527 | 1531 | +4 |
Nguyen, Royce | 1102 | 1102 | 0 |
Pamnani, Ahaan | 1934 | 1934 | 0 |
Hao, Yanyan | 1192 | 1191 | -1 |
Ghang, Daniel | 735 | 733 | -2 |
Akhlaghpasand, Kajal | 1308 | 1305 | -3 |
Boy, Andrew | 1450 | 1447 | -3 |
Lopez, Jeremey | 1379 | 1376 | -3 |
Franklin, Jason | 1397 | 1390 | -7 |
Chen, Han | 1646 | 1638 | -8 |
Salter, Chase | 1001 | 992 | -9 |
Shaheen-Vélez, Bahjat | 1025 | 1004 | -21 |
Mugunthan, Rohith | 1043 | 1020 | -23 |
Chow, Alex | 1531 | 1501 | -30 |
Serna, Cesar | 1928 | 1898 | -30 |
Ge, Andy | 1200 | 1166 | -34 |
Lin, Hongxi | 1310 | 1270 | -40 |
Bhatnagar, Ansh | 1461 | 1411 | -50 |
Borunda, Jaime | 1992 | 1897 | -95 |
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