Counterspells have a storied place in Magic history. Chingsung explains how the story worked out this way, and what you need to know about tapping Island for yourself!

Tags: Analysis, chingsung chang, Counter Target Spell, Counterspell, Theory

If you think you know what it really takes to win a PTQ, Chris believes you're probably wrong. See what he has to say about finding the blue envelope!

Tags: Chris Mascioli, PTQ, Theory, Tournaments

Going first is generally accepted as best, except for when you want to be second. When is this, and why is it more complicated than you might think? Rada's breakdown will make the answers all too clear!

Tags: Analysis, Limited, Rada Rudyak, Theory

What is Investment Theory, and why is it important? Chingsung's review on an overlooked piece of Magic theory will help you appreciate, and understand, the best that Avacyn Restored will be offering!

Tags: Analysis, chingsung chang, Investment Theory, Magic Theory, Theory, Zac Hill

Magic theory might be dry, but it's also a powerful tool for any competitive player to master. Chingsung revisits an Adrian Sullivan classic, showing you the ideas of yesterday expressed in the decks of today!

Tags: Adrian Sullivan, Analysis, chingsung chang, culture, Drew Levin, Magic History, Theory

After sharing what velocity is, and why it's important, in Magic it was only natural to show you how to use it too! Chingsung dives into just that: making your decks and play even better!

Tags: Analysis, chingsung chang, Deck Lists, Theory, Velocity

Tiebreakers: how do they work? It isn't some miracle but an actual calculation every serious player needs to know. Chris shows you how to break it down, track it throughout, and make fuzzy math a forgotten past!

Tags: Analysis, Chris Mascioli, Theory, Tiebreakers

To beat a deck, or to not beat a deck? That is the question Jarvis poses to you. Of course, he also tells you what you actually want to do to beat decks!

Tags: Analysis, Jarvis Yu, Strategy, Theory, Tournament

Have you ever felt as though time conspired against you? Chingsung's discussion on time in Magic, through the lens of Chess theory, will put the clock in your corner!

Tags: chingsung chang, Strategy, Theory, Time, Tournament, Wisdom