Petr Sochurek has been playing Magic since he was 11, and started grinding PTQs and GPs at about 16. He qualified to Valencia, where he made top 16 at his first Pro Tour with Merfolk. He’s a Platinum Level Pro with 4 Grand Prix top 8, including a finals at Rimini and a win at Paris. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Petr Sochurek when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep180 First Set Ravnica City of Guilds Favorite Set Lorwyn Favorite Card Venser, Shaper Savant What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Petr loves to win. He enjoys the challenge and complications. Early Challenge Petr learned how to learn. After each game, Petr asks what he could have done better. Breakthrough Moment When Petr was 18-19 he qualified for his first Pro Tour. Worst Magic Moment Petr lost his first PPTQ final and didn't qualify for the Pro Tour. He learned how bad he wanted the Pro Tour and prepared even harder. Proudest Magic Moment Making Platinum in 2016. To get there he practiced every day online. What Have You Learned From Magic Petr has become more analytical. Magic Mentor Lukas Blohon, Martin Juza Tournament Day Tips Get some sleep and practice wake up at the time you would for the tournament. Bananas and fruits. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Petr learned if he really wants something he willing to sacrifice for it. Biggest Mistake Players Make People make the 80% right play. People don't think through their play and don't realize when they should make the 20% play. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Petr is open to playing any deck. He talks with other players and knows that just because his good players mean he knows everything. Parting Guidance You can learn from every single game. Don't complain. Magic Resource MTGO, MTG Goldfish, CFB Connect With Petr Sochurek Twitter:@PetrKikac 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