ATTC League Recap September 23, 2026

Apex Award: Best Win/Loss Record

Co-Winners: Han Chen (1609), Michael Kerbow (763), and Jeremey Lopez (1456) — 2–0 (100% Win Rate)

Demonstrating clean precision and full control, all three players completed perfect undefeated runs during the evening's action. Han, Michael, and Jeremey maintained tactical focus across both of their matches to sweep the competition without dropping a set. Their steady play and composure under pressure make them well-deserving co-recipients of this week's Apex Award.

Rising Star Award: Biggest Rating Point Gain

Winner: Carl Hyndman (1109) — +59 Rating Points (1109 → 1168)   

Starting the tournament with an 1109 rating, Carl put together a high-stakes performance that vaulted him 59 points to reach a new rating of 1168. His dramatic rating surge reflects rapid improvement, tactical growth, and an ability to turn tight games into measurable progress. By delivering under pressure, Carl earned this week's Rising Star Award for the most explosive climb on the tables.   

Lion Heart Award: Biggest Upset Win

Winner: Rath Yin (1738) vs. Ahaan Pamnani (1910) — 172-Point Rating Deficit

Rath captured the Lion Heart Award after pulling off a thrilling five-game victory over the tournament's top-rated player, Ahaan. Overcoming a 172-point rating gap in a nail-biting battle, Rath displayed fearless determination and tactical resilience when facing tough odds. His ability to stay composed and execute in the deciding fifth set resulted in the night's signature underdog win.

Rating Results:

Player Name	Beginning Rating	End Rating	Point Gained/Lost
Rath Yin	1764	1824	+60
Carl Hyndman	1109	1168	+59
Davood Rasouli	1692	1792	+55
Akshay Namburi	1251	1281	+30
Daniel Ghang	745	767	+22
Robert Wu	1744	1765	+21
Michael Kerbow	763	780	+17
Royce Nguyen	1088	1105	+17
Alif Ahmed	1728	1741	+13
Michael West	1146	1158	+12
Andre Beskrowni	1270	1274	+4
Oreoluwa Banwo	1399	1403	+4
Sumit Pamnani	1508	1512	+4
Bahjat Shaheen-Vélez	1077	1081	+4
Abhinav Sarna	987	990	+3
Jeremey Lopez	1456	1459	+3
Lorenz von Schimonsky	1020	1023	+3
Rick Mueller	1754	1756	+2
Han Chen	1609	1610	+1
Enrique Villena	1226	1227	+1
Rohith Mugunthan	1020	1016	-4
Ansh Bhatnagar	1434	1423	-11
Draven Blake	816	800	-16
Yanyan Hao	1184	1168	-16
Alec Petty	1630	1610	-20
Dario Poyatos Ramos	1071	1050	-21
Nicholas Mickowski	1752	1729	-23
Anthony Juarbe	1339	1314	-25
Jerry Dawson	790	765	-25
Olivier Boudou	1778	1748	-30
Aleem Mohammed	1408	1375	-33
Nicholas Mott	1328	1295	-33
Tom Fleshman	1829	1784	-45
Ahaan Pamnani	1910	1841	-69