The Climb to the Top

Good morning chess players. We’re back for another dive into all things Bushwick Chess. Let’s take a look at one of our growing talents.

Reminder! Tonight is Club Night at Bushwick Chess. Free play inside and outside all night 7-11pm at Nook, 45 Irving. Join us for a casual night of fun.

Atharva Washimkar has had great success in the new era of two section separation. Across 44 games in 2026, Washimkar scored 34 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses across Bushwick Chess and Williamsburg Chess. The current 12 game undefeated streak is only surpassed by FM Juan Pereyra in recent history.

At last weeks June Premiere Rapid, ten players competed in the Open section while twelve took arms in the U1600 section. After three rounds only Atharva Washimkar, rated and Kyle Rausch (u1600) made it out with 3-0 scores. Washimkar’s average opponent was rated 1749 NYCR so the fights were solid work.

Needless to say we’re looking forward to the continued rise of one of our best players at the club. The question now becomes “who will be the player to stop this streak from growing?”

It was at this point the author went on to see the Knicks lose game three but that’s fine because KNICKS IN FIVE!!!

And that’s it for this week chess players! Join us tonight for more chess and be sure to check our socials HERE. Much love chess players, see you over the board soon. You can find your updated NYC Rating HERE.