Best bounce‑back after a low round, combining recovery strength and follow‑up performance.
Current Status
Week 8: Rodrigo Ornelas maintains Phoenix Award lead with 2597.7 points →.
Analysis
Week 8 Phoenix Award Award Analysis for The Guilder Throne: Leading the competition is Rodrigo Ornelas with 2597.7 points. Following closely is Peter Haws (2240.9), with William Fetzer (2166.1) rounding out the top three. The current point spread between first and last place is 799.8 points. Most improved this week: Brodie Duncan climbing 994 positions. Currently 2 out of 8 competitors are showing improvement. The closest battle is between Stephen Dunton and Brodie Duncan, separated by just 1.9 points.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Ugh, I have to announce Rodrigo Ornelas is winning the Phoenix Award award. Don't get used to the attention.
The Guilder Throne Standings
as of Jan 19, 2026| Rank | Player | Trend | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | = | Maintained position | |
| 2 | = | Maintained position | |
| 3 | = | Maintained position | |
| 4 | = | Maintained position | |
| 5 | ↑994 | First week tracking progress | |
| 6 | ↓1 | Improving - Down 1 position | |
| 7 | ↓1 | Declining - Down 1 position | |
| 8 | ↓1 | Declining - Down 1 position |