Career
Alex Shvartsman is also an American Magic: The Gathering player. While having enjoyed only a moderate degree of success on the Pro Tour, he is one of the most successful Grand Prix players ever. With 21 appearances, Shvartsman held the record for most Grand Prix top eights for a long time, and is now third only to Olivier Ruel and Shuhei Nakamura, and tied with Yuuya Watanabe.
Last updated: 17 August 2009
Source: Wizards.com.