| Patrick Chapin | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "The Innovator" |
| Residence | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Paris 1997 |
| Winnings | US$187,245 |
| Pro Tour wins (Top 8) | 1 (6) |
| Grand Prix wins (Top 8) | 0 (4) |
| Median Pro Tour Finish | 114 |
| Lifetime Pro Points | 349 |
Patrick Chapin is an American Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour player and a game designer for Eternal (video game) at Dire Wolf Digital.
Achievements
Chapin has made six Pro Tour top eights, spanning three decades, and four Grand Prix top eights. In 2012, Chapin was voted into the Magic: The Gathering Hall of Fame. His induction took place during Pro Tour Return to Ravnica in October 2012. A mirror match against Gabriel Nassif at Worlds 2007 featuring Chapin's Dragonstorm deck "remains one of the most entertaining matches of Magic ever seen on camera".
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–97 | Pro Tour | New York | Booster Draft | 30 May–1 June 1997 | 8 |
| 1998–99 | Pro Tour | Los Angeles | Rochester Draft | 26–28 February 1999 | 6 |
| 2001–02 | Grand Prix | Milwaukee | Standard | 11–12 May 2002 | 2 |
| 2007 | Worlds | New York | Special | 6–9 December 2007 | 2 |
| 2011 | Pro Tour | Paris | Standard | 10–13 February 2011 | 6 |
| 2011 | Grand Prix | Pittsburgh | Standard | 27–28 August 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | Grand Prix | Orlando | Standard | 14–15 January 2012 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | Pro Tour | Atlanta | Block Constructed | 16–18 May 2014 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | Worlds | Nice | Special | 2–7 December 2014 | 2 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Indianapolis | Standard | 31 October–1 November 2015 | 6 |
Last updated: 9 March 2016
Source: Event Coverage at Wizards.com
Chapin is the author of two books, Next Level Magic, published in 2010, and Next Level Deckbuilding. He has published over 85 articles on Star City Games and produces Top Level Podcast with Michael Flores. In 2011, he published a rap album with Bill Boulden, Tha Gatherin.
References
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- "Top 200 All-Time Money Leaders". Wizards of the Coast. 29 October 2020. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- "Lifetime Top Finishes by Player". Wizards of the Coast. 24 June 2020. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Lifetime Grand Prix Top 8s". Wizards of the Coast. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Patrick Chapin Profile". Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "patrick chapin". LinkedIn. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- Woo, Travis (21 August 2015). "Interview With Patrick "The Innovator" Chapin". Channel Fireball. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Lifetime Top Finishes by Player". Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Cheating at the Magic World Championship". Star City Games. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Author: Patrick Chapin". Star City Games. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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