Fred Chamanara

Fred Chamanara is an American poker player and restauranteur based in Chicago, Illinois. He owns several venues in the city, including the highly regarded Bijan Bistro. Chamanara has also appeared on High Stakes Poker.

Fred Chamanara: Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Fred Chamanara debuted on February 21st, 2006, in HSP Season 1 Episode 6. He participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with the late Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Eli Elezra, and others. Chamanara ended the night up $43,000.

Chamanara faced his biggest loss on February 28th, 2006, in HSP Season 1 Episode 7. He dropped a staggering $186,800 after sitting down with Johnny Chan, Sam Farha, Dr. Amir Nasseri, and others. They played a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game.

He achieved his best live cash during HSP Season 2 Episode 3, on June 20th, 2006. Competing in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Phil Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Mike Matusow, and others, he won an impressive $49,000.

His latest appearance on the show was on July 18th, 2006, in HSP Season 2 Episode 7. He played in another $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game, facing off against Daniel Negreanu, Minh Ly, Todd Brunson, and others. He incurred a $129,800 loss.