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'''Andrew Cuneo''' is an American professional player. A member of [[Team CMU]] in the late '90s alongside players like [[Randy Buehler]], [[Mike Turian]], and [[Erik Lauer]]. Cuneo again came into prominence as a member of [[Car Acrobatic Team]], which consisted of members of Team CMU and with whom he finished in the top eight of two Pro Tours. Cuneo is also known as an important deckbuilder, in particular when it comes to [[Control deck]]s; he is largely attributed to the invention of Draw-Go-decks.<ref>{{cite web|title=AN AVALANCHE OF CARD ADVANTAGE|url=http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/avalanche-card-advantage-2003-03-21|publisher=Wizards of the Coast|first=Randy|last=Buehler|date=2003-03-21|accessdate=2015-09-23}}</ref> He returned after a long hiatus from professional play at the [[2011 World Championships]], and has not missed a Pro Tour since. In this time period, notable accomplishments include three Grand Prix wins, at GP Mexico City 2017, GP Indianapolis 2017, and GP Richmond 2018; and a streak of seven Pro Tours in 2014 and 2015 where his worst finish was 53rd. Additionally, as a member of the Ultimate Guard pro team, he won the 2017–18 [[Pro Tour Team Series]]. | '''Andrew Cuneo''' is an American professional player. A member of [[Team CMU]] in the late '90s alongside players like [[Randy Buehler]], [[Mike Turian]], and [[Erik Lauer]]. Cuneo again came into prominence as a member of [[Car Acrobatic Team]], which consisted of members of Team CMU and with whom he finished in the top eight of two Pro Tours. Cuneo is also known as an important deckbuilder, in particular when it comes to [[Control deck]]s; he is largely attributed to the invention of Draw-Go-decks.<ref>{{cite web|title=AN AVALANCHE OF CARD ADVANTAGE|url=http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/avalanche-card-advantage-2003-03-21|publisher=Wizards of the Coast|first=Randy|last=Buehler|date=2003-03-21|accessdate=2015-09-23}}</ref> He returned after a long hiatus from professional play at the [[2011 World Championships]], and has not missed a Pro Tour since. In this time period, notable accomplishments include three Grand Prix wins, at GP Mexico City 2017, GP Indianapolis 2017, and GP Richmond 2018; and a streak of seven Pro Tours in 2014 and 2015 where his worst finish was 53rd. Additionally, as a member of the Ultimate Guard pro team, he won the 2017–18 [[Pro Tour Team Series]]. In December 2018, it was announced that Cuneo would be one of the 32 players joining the upcoming 2019 [[Magic Pro League]]. | ||
==Accomplishments== | ==Accomplishments== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Pro Player external links}} | {{Pro Player external links}} | ||
*[https://www.twitch.tv/andrewcuneo Andrew Cuneo's Twitch channel] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
Revision as of 10:25, 31 January 2019
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| Demographics | |
| Nickname | Gainsay |
| Born | May 23, 1975 |
| Residence | Philadelphia, United States |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Paris 1997 |
| Top Finishes | 2 (0 wins) |
| GP top 8s | 11 (3 wins) |
Andrew Cuneo is an American professional player. A member of Team CMU in the late '90s alongside players like Randy Buehler, Mike Turian, and Erik Lauer. Cuneo again came into prominence as a member of Car Acrobatic Team, which consisted of members of Team CMU and with whom he finished in the top eight of two Pro Tours. Cuneo is also known as an important deckbuilder, in particular when it comes to Control decks; he is largely attributed to the invention of Draw-Go-decks.[1] He returned after a long hiatus from professional play at the 2011 World Championships, and has not missed a Pro Tour since. In this time period, notable accomplishments include three Grand Prix wins, at GP Mexico City 2017, GP Indianapolis 2017, and GP Richmond 2018; and a streak of seven Pro Tours in 2014 and 2015 where his worst finish was 53rd. Additionally, as a member of the Ultimate Guard pro team, he won the 2017–18 Pro Tour Team Series. In December 2018, it was announced that Cuneo would be one of the 32 players joining the upcoming 2019 Magic Pro League.
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
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| 2000–01 | Pro Tour | New York | Team Limited | 29 September–1 October 2000 | 2 |
| 2000–01 | Masters | Tokyo | Team Limited | 15–18 March 2000 | 4 |
| 2001–02 | Pro Tour | New York | Team Limited | 7–9 September 2001 | 4 |
| 2011 | Magic Online Championship | San Francisco | Special | 17–20 November 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | Grand Prix | Lincoln | Modern | 18–19 February 2012 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | Grand Prix | Washington, D.C. | Legacy | 16–17 September 2013 | 6 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Cleveland | Limited | 14–15 March 2015 | 4 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Houston | Standard | 27–28 February 2016 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Mexico City | Team Limited | 8–9 April 2017 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Las Vegas | Limited | 16–17 June 2017 | 7 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Toronto | Limited | 22–23 July 2017 | 5 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Indianapolis | Limited | 26–27 August 2017 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Las Vegas | Limited | 16–17 June 2018 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Providence | Standard | 18–19 August 2018 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Richmond | Legacy | 31 August–1 September 2018 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | Unknown | Las Vegas | Team Limited | 23 September 2018 | 1 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour Results
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–97 | Paris | Block Constructed | 73 | |
| 1998–99 | Chicago | Booster Draft | 236 | |
| 1998–99 | New York | Block Constructed | 100 | |
| 2000–01 | New York | Team Limited | 2 | $10,000 |
| 2000–01 | Chicago | Standard | 274 | |
| 2000–01 | Los Angeles | Rochester Draft | 179 | |
| 2001–02 | New York | Team Limited | 4 | $5,000 |
| 2001–02 | New Orleans | Extended | 35 | $1,100 |
| 2001–02 | Osaka | Block Constructed | 121 | |
| 2002–03 | Boston | Team Limited | 110 | |
| 2002–03 | Worlds (Berlin) | Special | 42 | $825 |
| 2003–04 | New Orleans | Extended | 27 | $1,600 |
| 2003–04 | Amsterdam | Rochester Draft | 36 | $1,050 |
| 2003–04 | San Diego | Booster Draft | 29 | $1,400 |
| 2003–04 | Seattle | Team Limited | 11 | $1,400 |
| 2007 | Worlds (New York) | Special | 331 | |
| 2011 | Worlds (San Francisco) | Special | 10 | $6,500 |
| 2012 | Dark Ascension in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 75 | $1,000 |
| 2012 | Avacyn Restored in Barcelona | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 84 | |
| 2012–13 | Return to Ravnica in Seattle | Modern and Booster Draft | 342 | |
| 2012–13 | Gatecrash in Montreal | Standard and Booster Draft | 158 | |
| 2012–13 | Dragon's Maze in San Diego | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 174 | |
| 2013–14 | Theros in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 111 | |
| 2013–14 | Born of the Gods in Valencia | Modern and Booster Draft | 20 | $2,500 |
| 2013–14 | Journey into Nyx in Atlanta | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 20 | $2,500 |
| 2013–14 | Magic 2015 in Portland | Standard and Booster Draft | 53 | $1,000 |
| 2014–15 | Khans of Tarkir in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 16 | $5,000 |
| 2014–15 | Fate Reforged in Washington, D.C. | Modern and Booster Draft | 24 | $2,500 |
| 2014–15 | Dragons of Tarkir in Brussels | Standard and Booster Draft | 45 | $1,500 |
| 2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 23 | $2,500 |
| 2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 96 | |
| 2015–16 | Oath of the Gatewatch in Atlanta | Modern and Booster Draft | 59 | $1,000 |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 361 | |
| 2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 80 | |
| 2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 279 | |
| 2016–17 | Aether Revolt in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 125 | |
| 2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 354 | |
| 2016–17 | Hour of Devastation in Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 388 | |
| 2017–18 | Ixalan in Albuquerque | Standard and Booster Draft | 73 | |
| 2017–18 | Rivals of Ixalan in Bilbao | Modern and Booster Draft | 149 | |
| 2017–18 | Dominaria in Richmond | Standard and Booster Draft | 72 | |
| 2017–18 | 25th Anniversary in Minneapolis | Team Constructed | 44 | $2,000 |
| 2018–19 | Guilds of Ravnica in Atlanta | Standard and Booster Draft | 376 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
External links
- Lifetime Top Finishes
- Lifetime Grand Prix Top 8s
- Top 200 All-Time Money Leaders
- Andrew Cuneo's Twitch channel