TOP 8 COVERAGE
The five clans clashed against each other, each one hoping to emerge victorious. The Mardu Horde mounted a blistering assault, and The Sultai Brood were content to abuse abuse their graveyards. The Temur Frontier fought ferociously and The Jeskai Way displayed its prowess.
However, the weekend was won by The Abzan Houses and Anafenza, the Foremost would be so proud to have Yu Yin in her clan. Yu's deck consisted Abzan signature beasts Siege Rhino and Ivorytusk Fortress, backed by classic "in-house" spells such as Abzan Charm and Abzan Ascendency. Powering through the quarterfinals and semifinals with finesse, Yu eventually defeated Xu Su's Temur concoction in an epic finals worthy of remembrance.
The Chinese put up a strong fight and occupied half the spots in the final table. Han Bing might be the National Champion this season, but Xu Su and Liu Yuchen are also well-known veterans within the Chinese community.
Rounding off the rest of the Top 8 are Zhang Meng Qiu from Hong Kong, Oh Joohyun from South Korea, as well as Tamada Ryoichi and Hall-of-Famer Shuhei Nakamura of Japan.
Congratulations to Yu Yin, the first ever Khans of Tarkir Limited Grand Prix Winner! You've just won China's biggest Grand Prix!
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October 5 2014
TOP 5 CARDS
by Chapman Sim
These were the cards that shaped the tournament, that sparked discussions and were the most debated, the cards that won games and turned Grand Prix Shanghai into an event to remember.
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DAY 2 COVERAGE
Players are now moving into their tables and getting ready for the Booster Draft Portion. This is the first time Khans of Tarkir will be utilized on the Grand Prix Circuit and many surprises await!
Saeki Katsuhisa, Han Bing, and Charles Lai are the only 9-0 players in the field of 1192, but we see many familiar names lurking near the top of the standings and it promises to forge a talented Top 8! Who will become the Grand Prix Shanghai 2014 Champion?
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October 5 2014
FEATURE MATCH 15
by Chapman Sim
It has been said that Japanese Nationals is one of the toughest tournaments in the world, owing to its high concentration of pro players in the country. Tamada Ryoichi's most notable achievement...
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October 5 2014
QUICK QUESTIONS #6
by Chapman Sim
Is it possible to draft just two colors in Khans of Tarkir?
Shouta Yasooka: Yes, but maybe only White Black or White Green.
Yuuki Ichikawa: Yes, either White Green, White Red or White...
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October 5 2014
BANNERS UP!
by Chapman Sim
A picture is worth a thousand words. So this article is around five thousand words long. *wink* Five players show off their impressive draft decks as we enter the last round of competition before...
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DAY 1 COVERAGE
1192 players have now been reduced to just 129 in China's biggest Grand Prix to date.
Saeki Katsuhisa, Charles Lai and China's National Champion Han Bing remain the only three players with perfect records. Shuhei Nakamura, Ryan Luo, Shawn Khoo, Gao Tan, Jiu Yuchen, Bruce Pai and Huang Hao-Shan are also lurking at the top of the standings, all at 8-1 records. Yuuya Watanabe, Ken Yukuhiro, Shouta Yasooka, Soh Weng Heng, Fabien Li and Soh Joe barely made the cut, with the minimum required 21 points.
Tomorrow will be a totally different ball game altogether. Everyone will be drafting Khans of Tarkir tomorrow and I can't wait for all the action to unfold! Be back tomorrow for more updates!
GRAND PRIX SHANGHAI FACT SHEET
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October 4 2014
FEATURE MATCH 9
by Chapman Sim
Zhang Zhiyang is one of China's finest players, with three Grand Prix Top 8s and a World Team Champion title under his belt. This makes him one of the most decorated Chinese players in the room...
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