Chris Chen @chennney

Director of Engineering at . Formerly Uber, Highfive, Microsoft and Adobe. Parent of a competitive Pokémon TCG junior sponsored by @88Cardhouse & @DuelSpecTCG Joined March 2012

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Chris Chen @chennney

4 days ago

@mattchuangg #87 Jie - CA

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6 days ago

@guzzfirmiano @JoshuaLeeWarner Happy to do it!

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I'm not sure you want all the kids trying to be entertainers like E. You already have your hands full... Some of the parents were watching at NAIC when we saw one of the kids call for a judge, and you came over, and the kids decided to change their mind, or it wasn't a big deal. And you just went with the flow, kept it easy and all the parents around saw how well you handled the smallest interactions with the kids. We appreciate you!

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a week ago

The 2026 season has come to an end and I've been struggling to write my closing thoughts. It's been a great year for Ethan. He finished in the top 10 globally, top cut in 4 different regions, 2x T8, 2x T4 and 2x finalist. It was such phenomenal experience to have competed all around the world. And yet, it doesn't feel complete. Maybe it's because this was Ethan's last year as a junior. Maybe it's travel withdrawal, or the abruptness of change, or the finality of it all. This year came with a full range of emotions from immense happiness, to disappointment and sadness, to outrage and shock. We're not sure if we're going to continue competing in Pokemon. The circuit demands so much sacrifice out of families and we're feeling exhausted. We're going to take the summer to figure that out. I look back on photos, and to me, Ethan still looks like he did 3 years ago. Maybe my immense sadness is just coming to terms with him growing up. Thank you to everyone that helped us along this season: - @88Cardhouse, @SVCardArt for being the best card shops and teams in the bay - The 88 juniors team, @RanCharles58055 and @JoshuaLeeWarner, all finishing in the top10 of NA and always raising the bar - @rowan_stavenow, @IsaiahBradner, @KianNakano, @SaumitTcg for coaching and guidance - @LynnOono and family for lobby parties, pool days and our intensive travel experiences - All the bay area families and their dedication to the grind. Congratulations to the dozen or so that qualified! - All the other families for your words of encouragement, your support and kindness and your dedication to your children

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Chris Chen @chennney

7 days ago

@DethCat504 We finally have some time to unpack the luggage, put away the Christmas tree, and maybe burn through the hubby-do list!

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a week ago

@JMoose177 🫶

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a week ago

@danobri Feel free to reach out if you need suggestions for touring the bay area!

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a week ago

@Jctfordd So many experiences! Some might say, too much fun 😅

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2 weeks ago

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2 weeks ago

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2 weeks ago

Devastating to see this happen to a family that is so welcoming and sweet and generous to everyone. These kids need to be celebrated for their hard work and accomplishments, not booed and torn down.

Lynn @LynnOono

2 weeks ago

Seeing Annabelle make it to the finals two years in a row is something I never dreamed would become reality. I was hopeful, of course; just like every Pokémon trainer and every parent. Losing in the finals is something we can accept, especially against an exceptional player like

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2 weeks ago

@IRLMath @SVCardArt @JMoose177 Album cover feels in the second pic

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2 weeks ago

@clements_jake @thefleeee Of course not! Thanks!

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2 weeks ago

@thefleeee Let’s goooooooo

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Chris Chen @chennney

3 weeks ago

@ProfRichieE Are we seeing you this weekend??!

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3 weeks ago

@AstralLatios So cool to see you on the other side of the world! See you soon!

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3 weeks ago

@miruto_pokemon Amazing run! Congratulations again and see you all soon at WCS!

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3 weeks ago

@miruto_pokemon Thank you for your hospitality! See you all soon at WCS!

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3 weeks ago

@guzzfirmiano Absolutely! See you all soon!

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Chris Chen @chennney

3 weeks ago

We had a rare and incredible opportunity to compete in the Pokemon Japan Championships #PJCS2026! Ethan started out 0-2, climbed out to 5-2 and lost the final round to end 5-3. Not much in terms of expectations other than to experience and compete in a massive field of 826 juniors! Earned the exclusive stamped Mewtwo promo and learned some Japanese! All of this would not have been possible without the incredible support from the community and friends: - @88Cardhouse, @SVCardArt and @EbisuCollection who provided the majority of playables for us, even the newly released Abyss Eye set. - @KianNakano for HGSS energy and the cool 🍬🍬 - @drapult for additional cards and teaching us the Japanese playing customs 👊✋✌️ - @thefleeee for the Meowths and advice on foreigners competing - @DuelSpecTCG for sleeves - @LynnOono for fueling crazy ideas and Pokemon Center shopping lists Thanks to all the friends we got to practice with and hang out with today, and best of luck to @anxiouspapa @ayapiyo20 and Reo in cut tomorrow! Next up, NAIC! 🛫