Tzu Ching Kuo
| Tzu Ching Kuo | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Born | April 29, 1981 |
| Residence | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Nationality | |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Chicago 2000 |
| Winnings | $76,225[1] |
| Top Finishes | 0[2] |
| GP top 8s | 11 (0 wins)[3] |
| Median Pro Tour Finish | 111 |
| PTs Played | 29 |
| Lifetime Pro Points | 251[4] |
Tzu Ching Kuo is a Taiwanese professional Magic player. His biggest success is captaining the Taiwanese national team to a win at the inaugural World Magic Cup in 2012. He also has eleven Grand Prix top eights.
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | Grand Prix | Taipei | Extended | 12–13 February 2000 | 6 |
| 2000–01 | Grand Prix | Kaohsiung | Limited | 10–11 February 2001 | 2 |
| 2000–01 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 12–13 May 2001 | 6 |
| 2000–01 | Grand Prix | Taipei | Team Limited | 21–22 July 2001 | 3 |
| 2000–01 | Grand Prix | Singapore | Extended | 8–10 December 2001 | 3 |
| 2001–02 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 11–12 May 2002 | 1 |
| 2003–04 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 1–2 May 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 10–11 September 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 16–17 September 2006 | 7 |
| 2009 | Grand Prix | Singapore | Extended | 21–22 March 2009 | 8 |
| 2009 | Grand Prix | Kobe | Extended | 18–19 April 2009 | 3 |
| 2009 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 4–5 July 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | Grand Prix | Yokohama | Extended | 20–21 March 2010 | 5 |
| 2010 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 18–19 September 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | Nationals | Taipei | Special | 17–18 September 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | Grand Prix | Kuala Lumpur | Standard | 24–25 March 2012 | 6 |
| 2012 | World Magic Cup | Indianapolis | Special | 17–19 August 2012 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | Grand Prix | Quebec City | Standard | 22–24 February 2013 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | Grand Prix | Kitakyushu | Standard | 23–25 August 2013 | 3 |
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Manila | Standard | 3–4 January 2015 | 2 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour Results
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Chicago | Standard | 137 | |
| 2000–01 | Tokyo | Block Constructed | 228 | |
| 2000–01 | Worlds (Toronto) | Special | 177 | |
| 2001–02 | Worlds (Sydney) | Special | 98 | |
| 2002–03 | Yokohama | Booster Draft | 200 | |
| 2005 | Nagoya | Rochester Draft | 197 | |
| 2005 | Worlds (Yokohama) | Special | 111 | |
| 2009 | Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 74 | |
| 2009 | Honolulu | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 107 | |
| 2010 | San Juan | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 23 | $2,200 |
| 2010 | Amsterdam | Extended and Booster Draft | 99 | |
| 2010 | Worlds (Chiba) | Special | 166 | |
| 2011 | Paris | Standard and Booster Draft | 75 | |
| 2011 | Nagoya | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 280 | |
| 2011 | Philadelphia | Modern and Booster Draft | 44 | $775 |
| 2011 | Worlds (San Francisco) | Special | 136 | |
| 2012 | Dark Ascension in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 246 | |
| 2012 | Avacyn Restored in Barcelona | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 10 | $3,500 |
| 2012–13 | Return to Ravnica in Seattle | Modern and Booster Draft | 172 | |
| 2012–13 | Gatecrash in Montreal | Standard and Booster Draft | 41 | $1,500 |
| 2012–13 | Dragon's Maze in San Diego | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 96 | |
| 2013–14 | Theros in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 325 | |
| 2013–14 | Born of the Gods in Valencia | Modern and Booster Draft | 308 | |
| 2013–14 | Journey into Nyx in Atlanta | Block Constructed and Booster Draft | 316 | |
| 2013–14 | Magic 2015 in Portland | Standard and Booster Draft | 50 | $1,500 |
| 2014–15 | Khans of Tarkir in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 75 | $1,000 |
| 2014–15 | Dragons of Tarkir in Brussels | Standard and Booster Draft | 63 | $1,000 |
| 2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 247 | |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 109 |
→ Source: Wizards.com