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Guatemala on top: Ayapán secures Swiss Top 8 after Round 8 draw
Ayapán finishes his eight rounds undefeated: seven wins, one draw, and 22 points. Guatemala celebrates his secured place in the Top 8.
Update — October 10, 19:22 Guatemala time: Melee records a draw between Allan Ayapán and Dagoberto Silva at Table 1 in Round 8. That result brings Ayapán to 7–0–1 and 22 points. Final standings had not yet been published at this check.
How he reached the top: the Round 7 story
The report and tables below retain the Round 7 checkpoint from 18:34.
Guatemala has one of its own at the top of CAMS Regional Championship T13. Allan Ayapán beat ServantArcher1, playing Boros Control (Kaheera), 2–1 at Table 2 in Round 7 and took Esper Blink into first place. Seven wins, no losses, and 21 points: a day to celebrate, and a performance that gives the community reason to dream about what comes next.
His climb tells the story of the day: among 18 players at 3–0 after Round 3, Ayapán kept winning until he became the only player with seven victories after Round 7. He moved from third to first in one round. In a tournament with 184 enrolled players, his 14 game wins in 17 games—82.35%—show the scale of that run.
The geek corner: 21 points that open the door to the Top 8
There is another reason to celebrate, and it comes from the numbers. After seven rounds, eight players have at least 18 points; ninth place has 16. With one Swiss round remaining, that group can reach at most 19. Ayapán already has 21: under the eight-round schedule and normal scoring, he has mathematically secured a place among the Swiss Top 8.
The last round can still give him an even stronger finish: a win would take him to 24 points and a draw to 22. A loss would leave him on 21. His final position among the leaders remains to be decided; the definitive table had not yet been published when Melee was checked.
Guatemala at the CAMS tables: Round 7 snapshot
| Player | Rank | Matches | Games | Points | OMW% | Published archetype |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Ayapan | 1 | 7–0–0 | 14–3–0 | 21 | 56.84807% | Esper Blink |
| Ericksson Moran | 93 | 3–3–0 | 8–6–0 | 9 | 57.77778% | Mono-Green Eldrazi Broodscale |
| Javier Castellan | 184 | 0–3–0 | 2–6–0 | 0 | 33.33333% | Mono-Green Eldrazi Broodscale |
This coverage follows Ayapán alongside Ericksson Morán and Javier Castellan, both playing Mono-Green Eldrazi Broodscale. Morán has three wins in six recorded matches. Castellan brings the delegation a tournament history that already includes CAMS finals and a title.
Provisional Top 8 after Round 7
| Rank | Player | Published archetype | Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allan Ayapan | Esper Blink | 7–0–0 | 21 |
| 2 | Dagoberto Silva | W-U-B-G | 6–0–1 | 19 |
| 3 | pedro bustos | W-U-B-G Goryo’s | 6–0–1 | 19 |
| 4 | Javier Calvo | Mono-Green Eldrazi Broodscale | 6–1–0 | 18 |
| 5 | ekvzk | Izzet Prowess | 6–1–0 | 18 |
| 6 | LuisRodriguez | Jeskai Energy | 6–1–0 | 18 |
| 7 | Javier Legaspi | Mono-Green Eldrazi Broodscale | 6–1–0 | 18 |
| 8 | LuisAvbax | Izzet Prowess | 6–1–0 | 18 |
The contest at the top tables brings together different strategies: two Izzet Prowess lists and two Mono-Green Eldrazi Broodscale lists occupy half of these eight positions. Among them, Esper Blink has a Guatemalan player leading the way. Ayapán has delivered seven wins for his deck and first place for Guatemala at this checkpoint.
Castellan: a tournament history to be proud of
Guatemala has a player to be proud of in Javier Castellan. The Central America Magic Series Regional Championship winner in March 2025 and a finalist again in May 2026, Javier has carried his country’s name to the tables where titles are decided. Having him in the delegation brings experience, talent, and a tournament history that inspires the Guatemalan community: he has already shown he can reach the top of CAMS. March 2025 championship · May 2026 final.
The excitement continues in the Top 8
Guatemala has plenty to celebrate: Ayapán finishes his eight rounds undefeated, with a secured place in the Top 8. Now the excitement continues at the tables where the championship will be decided.
Sources and scope
Melee standings and results for CAMS T13: Round 7 tables checked at 18:34:32 and the Round 8 draw verified at 19:22 Guatemala time on October 10, 2026. Final standings and elimination results were still pending. This coverage includes three identified Guatemalan players; Morán’s and Castellan’s withdrawals had not been officially confirmed. Archetypes are Melee labels, and the Top 8 table describes the leading group.
Official event information: Central America Magic Series · Regional Championship T13.
Source checkpoints
Primary checkpoint: · Additional verification: (America/Guatemala). View official standings and pairings