Den of Records
The Den of Records preserves the history of the Windy City Weasels and celebrates the players and leaders who have made the Weasels one of the premier Diplomacy clubs in the world. Celebrate the game you love!
ALPHA WEASELS
The Alpha Weasel is the highest honor in club Diplomacy in a Tournament setting, given to the winner of the Weasel Moot. The following legends have received the honor of being called Alpha Weasel.
| Weasel Moot | Year | Player |
|---|---|---|
| XIX – Dipcon | 2025 | Andrew Wu |
| XVIII | 2024 | Adam Silverman |
| XVII | 2023 | Adam Silverman |
| XVI | 2022 | Seren Kwok |
| XV (virtual) | 2021 | Russ Dennis |
| XIV (virtual) | 2020 | John Anderson |
| XIII | 2019 | Zachary Moore |
| XII | 2018 | Eric Grinnell |
| XI | 2017 | Mike French |
| X – WDC | 2016 | Chris Brand |
| IX | 2015 | Peter McNamara |
| VIII | 2014 | John Gramila |
| VII | 2013 | Chris Martin |
| VI – WDC | 2012 | Doc Binder |
| V | 2011 | Chris Martin |
| IV | 2010 | Peter Yeargin |
| III | 2009 | Matt Sundstrom |
| II | 2008 | Nick Rohn |
| I | 2007 | Chris Martin |
League Awards
League awards are given out at the end of every season. With the exception of the Amanda Baumgartner Rookie of the Year award, only dues paying club members may qualify for these awards.
Weasel Royale League Champions
The seven dues-paying Weasels with the highest league scores qualify for a championship game known as the Weasel Royale. The winner of this game is recognized as that season’s champion. Here are the Weasels that have won the Weasel Royale League Championship game.
| # | Season | Player | Seed | Power | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2024 | Brandon Fogel | 2nd | England | Fogel Wins Royale 17 (2024 season) |
| 16 | 2023 | Brandon Fogel | 4th | England | Fogel Wins Back-To-Back Titles |
| 15 | 2022 | Brandon Fogel | 3rd | Russia | Fogel Wins Royale 15 |
| 14 | 2021 | Sabrina (Sabi) Ahuja | 3rd | Italy | Ahuja Wins Royale 14 |
| 13 | 2020 | Brandon Fogel | 1st | Turkey | Fogel Wins Royale 13 |
| 12 | 2019 | Cori Neslund | 4th | Italy | The Monster Mash |
| 11 | 2018 | Ali Adib | 7th | Austria | Ali, Bomaye! |
| 10 | 2017 | Brandon Fogel | 1st | Russia | Brandon the Builder |
| 9 | 2016 | Matt Sundstrom | 6th | Turkey | #WhoDoWeBlame? |
| 8 | 2015 | Jim O’Kelley | 3rd | Russia | Jim the White! |
| 7 | 2014 | Matt Sundstrom | 2nd | Turkey | Alternate Reality |
| 6 | 2013 | Josh Heffernan | 4th | Germany | There came a demon from the East |
| 5 | 2012 | Nate Cockerill | 4th | Austria | Cockerill gets ’em all |
| 4 | 2011 | Peter Yeargin | 1st | France | Third time the charm for Yeargin |
| 3 | 2010 | Jim O’Kelley | 4th | Russia | Jim O’Kelley wins Weasel Royale 2010! |
| 2 | 2009 | Paul Pignotti | 4th | Turkey | Pignotti Wins Royale |
| 1 | 2008 | John Susoreny | 6th | Austria |
Weasel of the Year
The Weasel with the highest overall league score is recognized as that season’s “Weasel of the Year.” Here are the Weasels that have won the Weasel of the Year award.
| Season | Completed in | Weasel of the Year |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 2025 | Rob Chase |
| 19 | 2024 | Frank Herman |
| 18 | 2023 | Timothy Crosby |
| 17 | 2022 | Timothy Crosby |
| 16 | 2021 | Wes Ketchum |
| 15 | 2020 | Brandon Fogel |
| 14 | 2019 | Chris Kelly |
| 13 | 2018 | Brandon Fogel |
| 12 | 2017 | Brandon Fogel |
| 11 | 2016 | Brandon Fogel |
| 10 | 2015 | Matt Sundstrom |
| 9 | 2014 | Nate Cockerill |
| 8 | 2013 | Nate Cockerill |
| 7 | 2012 | Jim O’Kelley |
| 6 | 2011 | Peter Yeargin |
| 5 | 2010 | Matt Sundstrom |
| 4 | 2009 | Peter Yeargin |
| 3 | 2008 | Matt Sundstrom |
| 2 | 2007 | Eric Brown |
| 1 | 2006 | Christian Kline |
Barroom Brawl
Barroom games are an important part of Weasel club play. Beginning in 2013 the Windy City Weasels began tracking games that used Barroom timing as a separate type of game. At the end of each season, the seven Weasels with the highest game scores from Barroom games qualify for the Barroom Brawl. The winner of this game wins Cockerill’s Orb in honor of longtime Weasel Nate Cockerill who passed in 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.
| Season | Name | Seed | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Christian Kline | 2nd | England |
| 2017 | Jake Trotta | 2nd | Italy |
| 2016 | Jake Trotta | 2nd | Germany |
| 2015 | Chris Kelly | 6th | Italy |
| 2014 | Chris Kelly | 3rd | England |
| 2013 | Jim O’Kelley | 5th | Turkey |
Amanda Baumgartner Rookie of the Year
The Amanda Baumgartner Rookie of the Year award recognizes the first time player who had the biggest positive impact on the club. The award is named for Amanda Baumgartner, a former Rookie of the Year who passed in 2016. This is the only league award that does can be awarded to a player that has not paid dues.
Season Rookie of the Year
2021 Sabrina (Sabi) Ahuja
2020 Wes Ketchum
2019 Cori Neslund
2018 Ravi Betzig
2017 Gus Spelman
2016 Jake Trotta
2015 Ali Adib
2014 Jack Sundstrom
2013 Kevin O’Kelley
2012 Carlos Otero
2011 Mark Weiskircher
2010 Amanda Baumgartner
2009 Ted McClelland
2008 Andrew Pavlis
2007 Erica Alemdar
Best Country
The Best Country award is given Weasel with the highest individual game score for each Power. Each Weasel may receive only one Best Country award per year.
Season Power Winner Result
2018 Austria Brandon Fogel Solo
2018 England Kevin O’Kelly 17-center board top
2018 France Christian Kline 11-center board top
2018 Germany Matt Sundstrom Nine-center shared board top
2018 Italy Eamon Driscoll Nine-center shared board top
2018 Russia Jake Trotta 10-center board top
2018 Turkey Jake Langenfeld 12-center board top
2017 Austria Mick Johnson 14-center board top
2017 England Chris Kelly 11-center second
2017 France Ali Adib 12-center board top
2017 Germany Brandon Fogel 17-center board top
2017 Italy Jake Trotta 16-center board top
2017 Russia Josh Heffernan 13-center board top
2017 Turkey Brian Shelden 14-center board top
2016 Austria Brian Shelden Nine-center board top
2016 England Chris Kelly 10-center board top
2016 France Christian Kline 15-center board top
2016 Germany Brandon Fogel 11-center board top
2016 Italy Jim O’Kelley 12-center board top
2016 Russia Matt Sundstrom 12-center board top
2016 Turkey John Gramila 10-center board top
2015 Austria Christian Kline 10-center board top
2015 England Mike Morrison 16-center board top
2015 France Jim O’Kelley 13-center board top
2015 Germany Matt Sundstrom 15-center board top
2015 Italy Ali Adib 10-center board top
2015 Russia Brian Beck Nine-center board top
2015 Turkey Don Glass 12-center board top
2014 Austria Mike Morrison 12-center board top
2014 England Nate Cockerill Solo
2014 France Jim O’Kelley 12-center board top
2014 Germany Tony Prokes Nine-center board top
2014 Italy David St. John 17-center board top
2014 Russia Matt Sundstrom 14-center board top
2014 Turkey John Gramila 13-center board top
2013 Austria Brad Harrington 16-center board top
2013 England Ben DiPaola 15-center board top
2013 France Nate Cockerill 14-center board top
2013 Germany Matt Sundstrom 12-center board top
2013 Italy Jim O’Kelley 10-center board top
2013 Russia Christian Kline 12-center board top
2013 Turkey Mark Weiskircher 10-center board top
2012 Austria John Gramila 11 centers
2012 England Mike Morrison 14-center board top
2012 France Jim O’Kelley 10-center board top
2012 Germany Don Glass 14-center board top
2012 Italy Peter Lokken 15-center board top
2012 Russia Kevin O’Kelly 16-center board top
2012 Turkey Carlos Otero eight-center board top
2011 Austria Nate Cockerill 17-center board top
2011 England John Gramila Solo
2011 France Christopher M. Davis 12-center board top
2011 Germany Jim O’Kelley 14-center board top
2011 Italy Mike Morrison 10-center board top
2011 Russia Peter Yeargin Solo
2011 Turkey Peter Lokken 14-center board top
2010 Austria Greg Duenow 10-center board top
2010 England John Gramila 16-center board top
2010 France Jim O’Kelley 17-center shared board top
2010 Germany Pete McNamara 14-center board top
2010 Italy Peter Yeargin 17-center shared board top
2010 Russia Adam Berey Solo
2010 Turkey Matt Sundstrom Solo
2009 Austria Matt Sundstrom Nine centers
2009 England Paul Pignotti 13-center board top
2009 France Kevin O’Kelly 10-center shared board top
2009 Germany Jim O’Kelley 13-center board top
2009 Italy Christian MacDonald 12-center board top
2009 Russia Peter Yeargin 14-center board top
2009 Turkey Eric Brown 14-center board top
2008 Austria Greg Duenow 12-center five-way draw
2008 England Matt Sundstrom 17-center 2-way draw
2008 France Andrew Senner 14-center three-way draw
2008 Germany Paul Pignotti Eight-center four-way draw
2008 Italy Jeremiah Peterson Nine-center six-way draw
2008 Russia Christian Kline 14-center four-way draw
2008 Turkey Jim O’Kelley 16-center three-way draw
2007 Austria Nick Rohn 12-center three-way draw
2007 England Jim O’Kelley Solo
2007 France John Ritz 12-center three-way draw
2007 Germany France-May Martel 11-center three-way draw
2007 Italy Marc Peters Nine-center three-way draw
2007 Russia Thom Comstock 13-center three-way draw
2007 Turkey Eric Brown Solo
2006 Austria Nick Rohn 15-center three-way draw
2006 England Christian Kline Solo
2006 France Eric Brown 13-center two-way draw
2006 Germany Jim O’Kelley 11-center two-way draw
2006 Italy Andy Lischett Six-center three-way draw
2006 Russia Dan Burgess Three centers
2006 Turkey Marc Peters Solo
Best Recruiter
The Best Recruiter award recognizes the Weasel who recruited the most new Weasels in a season.
| Season | Best Recuriter | New Weasels |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ali Adib and Mick Johnson | 3 |
| 2017 | Jake Trotta | 7 |
The Top Weasel
The Top Weasel award recognizes the Weasel with the most Board Tops in a season.
| Season | Top Weasel | Board Tops |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ali Adib | 4 |
| 2019 | Chris Kelly | 4 |
| 2018 | Brandon Fogel | 4 |
| 2017 | Jake Trotta | 5.5 |
| 2016 | Brandon Fogel | 6.5 |
| 2015 | Ali Adib, Brian Beck, and Don Glass | 2 |
| 2014 | Tony Prokes | 4.83 |
| 2013 | Nate Cockerill | 3.83 |
| 2012 | Nate Cockerill | 5 |
| 2011 | Peter Lokken | 7.5 |
| 2010 | Matt Sundstrom | 5 |
| 2009 | Christian MacDonald and Peter Yeargin | 3 |
Notable achievments
These achievements are not formal league awards but are significant enough to be recorded and celebrated by the club.
Tournament Champions
This table recognizes every Weasel that has won a Tournament.
Name Tournament Year
Wes Ketchum Netherlands Diplomacy Championship 2025
Brandon Fogel DBN Diplomat of the Year 2022
Brandon Fogel VDL Champion 2022
Brandon Fogel DixieCon 2022
Christian Kline DixieCon (virtual) 2020
Jim O’Kelley CODCon Open 2018
Jim O’Kelley CODCon Open 2017
Jake Trotta CODCon Open 2016
Jim O’Kelley Carnage Accords 2015
Matt Sundstrom CODCon Open 2015
John Gramila CODCon Open 2014
John Gramila Weasel Moot VIII 2014
Chris Martin Weasel Moot VII 2013
Nate Cockerill North American Diplomacy Championship at Tempest in a Teapot 2013
Matt Sundstrom CODCon Open 2012
Chris Martin Weasel Moot V 2011
Christian MacDonald CODCon Open 2011
Adam Berey KublaCon 2010
Christopher M. Davis CODCon Open 2010
Nick Rohn Buckeye Game Fest 2010
Peter Yeargin Weasel Moot IV 2010
Peter Yeargin HuskyCon 2010
Jim O’Kelley National Block Party 2009
Matt Sundstrom CODCon Open 2009
Matt Sundstrom Weasel Moot III 2009
Christian MacDonald Buckeye Game Fest 2008
Nick Rohn Weasel Moot II 2008
Chris Martin Weasel Moot I 2007
Jim O’Kelley WACCon 2006
Jim O’Kelley DixieCon 2006
Soloists
The table below lists every solo in Windy City Weasels history.
Name Game Date Year Power Type
Cori Neslund Weasel Moot XIII, Round 2, Board 1 April 27 2019 Turkey Tournament
Jake Trotta Weasel Moot XIII, Round 1, Board 3 April 27 2019 France Tournament
Zach Moore Weasel Moot XIII, Round 3, Board 1 April 28 2019 Germany Tournament
Brandon Fogel League Game No. 374 August 12 2018 Austria League
Jim O’Kelley 2018 CODCon Open, Round 3, Board 1 April 15 2018 France Tournament
Jim O’Kelley 2017 CODCon Open, Round 3, Board 1 April 9 2017 Turkey Tournament
Mike French Weasel Moot XI, Round 1, Board 2 June 23 2017 Austria Tournament
Andrew Goff WDC at Weasel Moot X, Round 2, Board 9 June 24 2016 Italy Tournament
Chris Brand WDC at Weasel Moot X, Round 3, Board 3 June 25 2016 Italy Tournament
Doug Moore WDC at Weasel Moot X, Round 3, Board 5 June 25 2016 France Tournament
John Gramila WDC at Weasel Moot X, Round1, Board 5 June 24 2016 Italy Tournament
Nathan Barnes WDC at Weasel Moot X, Round 2, Board 6, June 24 2016 France Tournament
Matt Sundstrom 2015 CODCon Open, Round 1, Board 3 April 11 2015 Turkey Tournament
The Australian Peter McNamara Weasel Moot IX, Round 2, Board 1 June 13 2015 Austria Tournament
Chris Martin Weasel Moot VII, Round 2, Board 1 June 22 2013 France Tournament
Jarred Potter Weasel Moot VII, Round 3, Board 4 June 23 2013 England Tournament
Nate Cockerill League Game No. 222 (Bar Game!) September 25 2013 England League
The Australian Peter McNamara 2013 CODCon Open, Round 1, Board 2 April 20 2013 Austria Tournament
Don Scheifler WDC at Weasel Moot VI, Round 4, Board 9 August 11 2012 Turkey Tournament
Matt Shields WDC at Weasel Moot VI, Round 3, Board 3 August 11 2012 England Tournament
Matt Sundstrom 2012 CODCon Open, Round 2, Board 1 April 21 2012 Turkey Tournament
Michael “Doc” Binder WDC at Weasel Moot VI, Round 3, Board 8 August 11 2012 France Tournament
Michael “Doc” Binder WDC at Weasel Moot VI (WDC), Round 5, Board 7 August 12 2012 France Tournament
Peter Lokken WDC at Weasel Moot VI, Round 2, Board 3 August 10 2012 Germany Tournament
Robert Rousse WDC at Weasel Moot VI, Round 2, Board 7 August 10 2012 Germany Tournament
John Gramila League Game No. 143 July 3 2011 England League
John Gramila Weasel Moot V, Round 1, Board 3 September 9 2011 Turkey Tournament
Christopher M. Davis 2010 CODCon Open, Round 2, Board 2 April 10 2010 England Tournament
Matt Sundstrom League Game No. 99 May 22 2010 Turkey League
Peter Yeargin League Game No. 112 October 30 2010 Russia League
Thom Comstock 2010 CODCon Open, Round 1, Board 3 April 10 2010 England Tournament
Adam Berey League Game No. 77 October 25 2009 Russia League
Matt Sundstrom Weasel Moot III, Round 3, Board 1 September 19 2009 Turkey Tournament
Chris Martin Weasel Moot I, Round 2, Board 2 June 10 2007 Italy Tournament
Edi Birsan Weasel Moot I, Round 2, Board 4 June 10 2007 Turkey Tournament
Eric Brown League Game No. 17 February 10 2007 Turkey League
Jim O’Kelley League Game No. 15 January 6 2007 England League
Mike French 2007 CODCon Open, Round 2, Board 3 April 14 2007 Germany Tournament
Christian Kline League Game No. 8 August 12 2006 England League
Marc Peters League Game No. 5 March 12 2006 Turkey League
Retired AWARDS
These are no longer awarded but have been documented to remember past successes.
Central Shuffle Champions
The Central Shuffle was played between 2008 and 2014.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2014 | John Gramila |
| 2013 | Chris Martin |
| 2012 | Michael “Doc” Binder |
| 2011 | Peter Yeargin |
| 2010 | Dirk Knemeyer |
| 2009 | Matt Sundstrom |
| 2008 | Graham Woodring |
Greg Duenow Club Service Award
The Greg Duenow Club Service Award was given to Greg Duenow for serving the club in extraordinary an exemplary fashion. You can read about his contributions here!