144: Ricky Chin Shares How He Top 8’d His First Pro Tour
Ricky Chin played in his first Grand Prix and Pro Tour Qualifier at the end of 2014. Since then, he has qualified for his first Pro Tour, which he also top8’d. Hes a Gold level pro and a proud member of Team East West Bowl. Ricky lives in Quebec.
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First Set
Prophecy
Favorite Set
Mirrodin
Favorite Card
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?
Friends make Magic fun for Ricky
Early Challenge
Learning to play around cards. Thinking about what cards your opponent could have and how your deck interacts with that deck. Play games and take notes while you play.
Level Up Moment
Ricky always felt he was good at the game and by consistently playing his improved.
Worst Magic Moment
Losing a lot at PT Madrid 2016 was super rough. Ricky didn’t make day 2. He made a mistake and lost a game. He learned to focus on this game right now. He thought too far ahead and lost because he wasn’t focused.
Proudest Magic Moment
Top 8 at his first Pro Tour. (Milwaukee 2015)
Best Format
Modern or Limited
Deepest Thing You’ve Learned About Yourself
“with time and practice I can do anything.”
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Playing too fast. Oftentimes, players don’t think and rush through a turn without considering life totals, graveyards, board state etc. .
Shortcoming
“The way I approach a tournament. I need to work on staying in the zone.”
Ricky asks himself questions to refocus on the game.
If you could have a conversation with yourself 5 years ago, what would you say
Start being competitive sooner and buy a lot of Underground Sea
Advice for New Modern Players
Find a deck you like and play a lot with.
What’s in Your Tournament Bag
Cards, clothes, playmat, laptop
Daily Ritual
Play a little everyday.
Mentor
Magic Resource
MTGO and friends
Guidance
Play Magic and enjoy your time.
Connect With Ricky Chin
Twitter: @Slithice87
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