What a weekend! The first StarCityGames.com Invitational went off without a hitch attracting some of the best players in the country to Richmond Virginia for a tournament weekend like no other. Between the first $50000 Invitational the Standard and Legacy Opens and the debut of the Sunday Draft Opens there was hardly a moment devoid of gaming. Gerry Thompson’s epic victory over reigning Player of the Year was a story that one could hardly believe—the perennial bridesmaid of the Open circuit Gerry finally had a trophy to hoist and call his own. Valakut won the day in the Standard Open as well this time under the practiced guidance of Christian Calcano. And mere seconds ago Chris McCord clinched the Legacy Open with G/W Survival! See you in Kansas City everyone. The StarCityGames.com Open Series is bigger and better in 2011. Are you ready? 
Gerry Thompson
By Glenn JonesStarCityGames.com Invitational Top 8 ProfilesMeet the StarCityGames.com Invitational Top 8 from Richmond! 
By Glenn JonesFinals: Alex Bertoncini vs. Gerry Thompson“That’s pretty good that we play each other in finals right?” Alex asked. “A good player and a StarCityGames.com player!” 
By Glenn JonesSemifinals: Alex Bertoncini vs. Andrew SteckleyBy now most of the players in this Top 8 had come to know each other pretty well and the atmosphere was easygoing for everyone.
By Bill StarkSemifinals: Charles Gindy vs. Gerry ThompsonGerry Thompson entered the Semifinals of the StarCityGames.com Open Invitational on something of a hot streak. 
By Lauren LeeQuarterfinals: Jessie Butler vs. Andrew SteckleyJessie Butler from Chattanooga Tennessee made it all the way to the Invitational Top 8 with a completely rogue deck Mono-Black Control an archetype that largely fell out of favor after Odyssey block.
By Glenn JonesQuarterfinals: Charles Gindy vs. Pat McGregorIt was a Boros mirror in the quarterfinals—unexpected but welcome in this diverse Top 8.
By Bill StarkQuarterfinals: Alex Bertoncini vs. Adam CaiAt table three was none other than Open Player of the Year Alex Bertoncini squaring off against three-time Open Top 8er Adam Cai. 
By Event StaffStarCityGames.com Invitational Top 64 DecklistsCheck out the Standard lists used by the Day 2 competitors in the StarCityGames.com Invitational! 
By Bill StarkRound 11: Donnie Noland vs. Dan JordanDonnie Noland and Dan Jordan are both accomplished StarCityGames.com Open competitors but in the slog of the late rounds both were showing some wear. 
By Evan ErwinAn Interview with Mike TurianAn in-depth interview from Mike Turian former R&D Member and Head Developer of Scars of Mirrodin!
By Glenn JonesRound 9: Christian Valenti vs. Andrew SteckleyThese two hotel roomates faced off in a classic R/B Vampires vs. Valakut matchup - perhaps they should've paid more attention to each other's decklists?
By Bill StarkRound 8: Adam Prosak vs. Phil LiAdam and Phil faced off in an epic match that had them both making ridiculous faces at the camera. 
By Glenn JonesDeck Tech: Mono-Black Control with Jessie ButlerJessie Butler is 6-2 and 9th in the standings at the end of Day 1 with MBC!
By Evan ErwinVideo Deck Tech: B/R VampiresDeckbuilding mastermind Michael Pozgay and GP Columbus Top 8'er Caleb Durward discuss B/R Vampires. 
By Glenn JonesRK Post: The Art of the CardsRK Post is one of the most celebrated artists in Magic and he's here at the SCG Richmond Open featuring the Invitational!
By Evan ErwinVideo Deck Tech: U/W Control with Lewis LaskinDeckbuilding guru Lewis Laskin talks to us about his innovative U/W build.
By Bill StarkRound 7: Tom Ross vs. Eric MasonThese two skilled players found themselves at 4-2 just barely within range of Top 8 with six rounds to go.
By Glenn JonesDeck Tech: R/G Ponza with Taylor RaflowitzTaylor has decided to dislike lands. Specifically the ones belonging to his opponents!
By Bill StarkTalking with the Level 5'sDuring the 2010 StarCityGames.com Open Series three players demonstrated skills above those of your average players. 
By Lauren LeeQuick Questions: What's Your Favorite Standard Sideboard Card?Check out the pros' favorite answers.
By Bill StarkRound 3: Ben Wienburg vs. Adam CaiBen Wienburg and Adam Cai face off in round 3 of the StarCityGames.com Invitational! 
By Jared SylvaInvitational Archetype BreakdownHere's the complete breakdown of what archetypes the Invitational competitors are running!
By Bill StarkRound 1: Gerald Freas vs. John CuvelierThe first round of the StarCityGames.com Invitational saw Gerald Freas and John Cuvelier squaring off against one another.
By Lauren LeeWhat Grinded InOn his Facebook page Patrick Chapin updated his status: "Caught a flight last minute got the fever and decided to grind into the StarCityGames.com Invitational…"
By Glenn JonesQuick Questions: What's the Most Powerful Deck in Standard?We asked some of the big names in Richmond what they thought!
By Glenn JonesAn Eventful YearMany of you may know Jared Sylva from his column on StarCityGames.com Too Much Information but he’s also the Events Manager for StarCityGames.com.
By Event StaffTop Grinder DecklistsCheck out the lists that helped their pilots snag some last-minute Open Points to qualify for the StarCityGames.com Invitational!
Christian Calcano
By Evan ErwinAn Interview with Christian CalcanoEvan Erwin sits down and talks with the Richmond Standard Open Champion about the format and event.
By Bill StarkFinals: Christian Calcano vs. Shaheen SooraniThe very first StarCityGames.com Standard Open of 2011 was down to two final players and they were some doozies: Shaheen Sooran and Christian Calcano.
By Glenn JonesSemifinals: Christian Calcano vs. Jordan WichtThe Top 4 of the Standard Open began bright and early on Sunday morning.
By Lauren LeeQuarterfinals: Jordan Wicht vs. Clair BigelowThis was the first StarCityGames.com Top 8 match for both players but the two faced the control mirror (U/B vs. U/W) with steel determination.
By Bill StarkQuarterfinals: Shaheen Soorani vs. Eric WilliamsAfter many tries Shaheen Soorani finally managed to break through to the StarCityGames.com Open Series Top 8 stage in Richmond.
By Glenn JonesQuarterfinals: Mike Potente vs. Marshall ArthursMike a Jersey native living in North Carolina and Marshall all the way from Youngstown Ohio were clearly weary but still excited.
By Glenn JonesStandard Open Top 8 ProfilesMeet the first Standard Open Top 8 competitors in the 2011 season!
By Event StaffTop 16 Standard Open DecklistsCheck out the decks that climbed to the top of the first Standard Open of the 2011 season!
By Bill StarkRound 9: Drew Levin vs. David YanceyLevin who had picked up two losses through the course of round 8 and 9 was playing for Top 16 at best. Yancey however still had a shot at the Top 8 with a win.
By Glenn JonesRound 8: Jonas Sinacola vs. Pierson GeyerTwo R/B Vampires decks face off in this epic battle at the brink of making Top 8.
By Bill StarkDeck Tech: U/W Tempo with Lawrence Creech"I lost to U/W Tempo. Spell Pierce maindeck every creature with an enters-the-battlefield ability Venser" Drew Levin sputtered. He'd lost to Lawrence Creech.
By Glenn JonesRound 1: Max Margolis vs. Justin BovaThe first round of the StarCityGames.com Invitational saw Gerald Freas and John Cuvelier squaring off against one another.
Chris McCord
By Evan ErwinLegacy Open Top 8 ProfilesMeet the first Legacy Open Top 8 competitors in the 2011 season!
By Bill StarkFinals: John Gatza vs. Chris McCordThe Finals narrowed it down to one final copy of a Survival deck remaining in the tournament played in the hands of Chris McCord.
By Bill StarkSemifinals: James Rynkiewicz vs. Chris McCordChris McCord stopped Boston Legacy Open champion James Rynkiewicz from notching a back-to-back Legacy trophy.
By Glenn JonesQuarterfinals: Anthony Avitollo vs. James MillerJames Miller's Aggro Loam took on Anthony Avitollo's Ooze combo deck.
By Bill StarkQuarterfinals: Chris McCord vs. Brooks DorseyThe Legacy battle between Chris McCord and Brooks Dorsey was a long time coming.
By Event StaffTop 16 Legacy Open DecklistsCheck out the decks that climbed to the top of the first Legacy Open of the 2011 season!
By Bill StarkQuarterfinals: Zack Strait vs. John GatzaFor Zack Strait the inaugural StarCityGames.com Legacy Open of 2011 marked his return to the Top 8 stage on the StarCityGames.com Open Series.
By Lauren LeeQuick Questions: Should Survival of the Fittest Be Banned?What do some big names think about this key Legacy issue?
By Bill StarkRound 4: John Cuvelier vs. Tony PaytonA Legacy fanatic John Cuvelier has found his greatest success on the StarCityGames.com Open Series playing the Legacy Open.
By Bill StarkRound 1: Alix Hatfield vs. Jeremy TibbettsThe first StarCityGames.com Legacy Open of 2011 kicked off here in Richmond and the first round saw two stars of the 2010 SCG Open Series facing off against one another: Alix Hatfield and Jeremy Tibbetts. Draft Open #1
Draft Open #2
Matthew Beverley
Matthew Franklin
By Glenn JonesDraft #2 Finals: Matthew Franklin vs. Lucas SiowMeeting in the second Draft Open finals of the day Lucas and Matt played for the $1000 top prize! 
By Glenn JonesTop 8 Draft #2 with Ken AdamsKen Adams has been a fixture at Star City events for some time in addition to his time on and off the Pro Tour.
By Bill StarkDraft #1 Finals: Matthew Beverley vs. Christoffer AndersenThe inaugural StarCityGames.com Draft Challenge had seen just two players managed to wind themselves down to the Final table. Their names? Matthew Beverley and Christoffer Andersen.
By Lauren LeeTop 8 Draft #1 with Chris AndersenChris Anderson didn't fare well in the Invitational but found himself drafting for some nice prizes in the first ever StarCityGames.com Draft Open!
By Event StaffStarCityGames.com Invitational Top 64 DecklistsCheck out the Standard lists used by the Day 2 competitors in the StarCityGames.com Invitational!
By Glenn JonesDeck Tech: Mono-Black Control with Jessie ButlerJessie Butler is 6-2 and 9th in the standings at the end of Day 1 with MBC!
By Evan ErwinVideo Deck Tech: B/R VampiresDeckbuilding mastermind Michael Pozgay and GP Columbus Top 8'er Caleb Durward discuss B/R Vampires.
By Evan ErwinVideo Deck Tech: U/W Control with Lewis LaskinDeckbuilding guru Lewis Laskin talks to us about his innovative U/W build.
By Glenn JonesDeck Tech: R/G Ponza with Taylor RaflowitzTaylor has decided to dislike lands. Specifically the ones belonging to his opponents!
By Event StaffTop Grinder DecklistsCheck out the lists that helped their pilots snag some last-minute Open Points to qualify for the StarCityGames.com Invitational!
By Event StaffTop 16 Standard Open DecklistsCheck out the decks that climbed to the top of the first Standard Open of the 2011 season!
By Bill StarkDeck Tech: U/W Tempo with Lawrence Creech"I lost to U/W Tempo. Spell Pierce maindeck every creature with an enters-the-battlefield ability Venser" Drew Levin sputtered. He'd lost to Lawrence Creech.
By Event StaffTop 16 Legacy Open DecklistsCheck out the decks that climbed to the top of the first Legacy Open of the 2011 season!
By Evan ErwinAn Interview with Mike TurianAn in-depth interview from Mike Turian former R&D Member and Head Developer of Scars of Mirrodin!
By Evan ErwinAn Interview with Christian CalcanoEvan Erwin sits down and talks with the Richmond Standard Open Champion about the format and event.
By Evan ErwinVideo Deck Tech: B/R VampiresDeckbuilding mastermind Michael Pozgay and GP Columbus Top 8'er Caleb Durward discuss B/R Vampires.
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