*Did you believe that you could win the GGP?
I think that with the right amount of luck, winning is always a possibility. I wasn’t expecting to win, though. My goal for the day was to play as accurate as possible and hopefully reach the top. I’m fine with losing when I know I did my best.

*What deck did you choose to play and why?
Chaos Turbo. I think it handles all the different matchups very well, and I didn’t really know what to expect going into the event.

*Which match was the toughest one you faced?
The Top 8 match against Valtinos. I felt like he was playing extremely well.

*Which is your favorite card and why?
Kycoo The Ghost Destroyer. It’s a very underrated card with insanely good artwork. Also, bald heads usually bring me good luck (shoutout to my friend Rwondo).

*When did you start playing Yu-Gi-Oh!?
I was very young. I think the first Deck I bought was a Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Starter Deck, so around 2006. I didn’t know the rules very well back then, though.

*8) How old were you when you went to your first local tournament? If you recall, what impressed you most and how did you do?
My first serious tournament was a WCQ in Turin in 2012. Until then, I was mostly playing online. I was impressed by the fact that I saw many players misplay simple things—I thought IRL tournaments would be tougher. My ego got punished, though, because I ended up misplaying as well, which cost me a top finish.

*Do you believe that Yu-Gi-Oh! is a children’s game? If not, what would you say to those who think it’s only a game for kids?
Yu-Gi-Oh! was probably created with children as its primary audience in mind, but today it’s clear to me that the game appeals to many different age groups. You only have to look at the ages of players participating in tournaments across all Formats.
I don’t find it offensive if someone considers it a children’s game; what matters to me is having a healthy hobby that lets me have fun with friends, and I think that’s true for most players.

*How much money have you spent on the game?
Unfortunately, not a lot. I always tried to buy cheaper rarities, and the most valuable cards I own were gifted to me. I say “unfortunately” because, looking at the market, most card prices have increased over the years.

*What advice would you give to a newcomer?
I’d say just enjoy the game and start by playing casually. Learn about the different types of competitions, both online and IRL. Once you get used to the Format, ask yourself where you want to go from there.
If your goal is to compete and improve, realize that there are games you simply can’t win—but there are many others where, even if everything feels hopeless, you still had winning chances and maybe lost because of a mistake. It’s not always about luck. Even very experienced players make misplays, and you can take advantage of them even in the worst scenarios.

*Do you believe you can win the World Championship 2026? 
As I said in the first question, with the right amount of luck and if I play well, I think I can win it, yes.

*Any shoutouts you want to give?
Shoutout to my team GCI and my IRL friends: Fra, Rwondo, Lollo, Tata, Tatino, Raph, Andre, Fede, Dado.