Even a good player will become a toy to a better player...its called Karma.
It happens all the time.
Your post reminded me of the one who broke one of three thorns of the rose on my profile, but the remaining two serve me well for now.
Perhaps he was meant to be there to give me few lessons. I was a good student who learned fast from a very knowledgeable teacher. I am sure he'll get a chance to learn few lessons himself in future. Not from me. I moved on.
Yeah...life is too previous and short to play games. I'd rather love and respect others than hurt and degrade not only them but myself.