11.28.2017 - By Shaun Penrod talks tips and stories with professional Magic: The Gathering
Torsten Anders has been playing Magic since the end of 2002. He started playing competitively in 2004 but without any notable success. His best years started in 2008 when he first qualified for Nationals via a National qualifier which he would repeat for the following 3 years peaking with a win at a PTQ in Philadelphia in 2011. Since then he made Top 8 at GP Liverpool 2017. Torsten lives in Dresden, Germany. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Torsten Anders when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep256 First Set Mercadian Masques Favorite Set Scars of Mirrodin Favorite Card Steel Hellkite Early Challenge Playing well at a small event was Torsten's first challenge. Torsten played a lot of Magic Online. Worst Magic Moment Losing key matches always stinks. Torsten doesn't dwell on it. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 at GP Liverpool 2017. It was only Torsten's third day 2 at a Grand Prix. Best Format Standard Biggest Mistake Players Make Players don't think about how the game will progress. You need to think ahead and not just play this turn. Tournaments Day Tips Have a good breakfast and stay hydrated. Parting Guidance Analyze your strategy. Know your role. Magic Resource CFB Connect With Torsten Anders Torsten can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group. Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com Sponsors