Fred Chamanara

Fred Chamanara
Name Fred Chamanara
Nationality American
Streams on High Stakes Poker
Type Player

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.

Cash game results

9 appearances across 1 show
Appearances
9
Net profit
-$158,300
First appearance
21 Feb 2006
Last appearance
18 Jul 2006
Stream Stakes Date Result
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 7
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 18 Jul 2006 · -$1,700
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 18 Jul 2006 -$1,700
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 6
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 11 Jul 2006 · $2,200
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 11 Jul 2006 $2,200
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 5
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 04 Jul 2006 · $30,800
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 04 Jul 2006 $30,800
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 4
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 27 Jun 2006 · $3,500
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 27 Jun 2006 $3,500
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 3
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 20 Jun 2006 · $49,000
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 20 Jun 2006 $49,000
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 2
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 13 Jun 2006 · -$17,700
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 13 Jun 2006 -$17,700
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 2 Stream 1
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 06 Jun 2006 · -$80,600
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 06 Jun 2006 -$80,600
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 1 Stream 7
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) · 28 Feb 2006 · -$186,800
$300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) 28 Feb 2006 -$186,800