Nikita Kuznetsov
Nikita Kuznetsov is a professional poker player from Russia, currently raking in a total of $1,649,719 in live earnings. Notably, he clinched 2nd place at the 52nd World Series of Poker 2021, earning a best live cash of $445,892 in a $600 No Limit Hold’em/Pot Limit Omaha – Deepstack Event held in Las Vegas in October 2021. Discover more about Nikita Kuznetsov’s poker journey and achievements.
Nikita Kuznetsov: Live Tournament Participation
He has cashed in 119 live tournaments from 2017 to 2023. His debut cash occurred in July 2017 at the $350 NLH Under Pressure KO Event of the Russian Poker Tour. There, he secured 1st place and earned $4,007.
In July 2018, he triumphed at the Sochi Poker Festival, NLH Warm Up Event, clinching 1st place and $11,515. Just 10 days later, he continued his winning streak at the Russian Poker Tour, $110 NLH DUX Event. During this event, he claimed another 1st place and cashed $7,505. The momentum persisted into December 2018 where he clinched another 1st place. This time in the $500 NLH X-Factor Super knockout Event, adding $3,150 to his winnings.
In October 2020, he maintained his winning ways at the European Poker Tour by winning the, ₽38,500 PLO Event and cashing for $10,620.
Fast forward to June 2021. He emerged as the champion once again at the ₽21,000 NLH Warm-Up Event of the Sochi Poker Festival, pocketing $36,409. October of the same year marked his highest live cash at the 52nd World Series of Poker, $10,000 NLH Championship Event. In this event, he placed 2nd and earned an impressive $445,892.
June 2022 saw him reclaiming the champion title at the ₽19,110 NLH Sochi Poker Cup Event, adding $33,165 to his winnings. September of the same year brought him to the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Cyprus, $25,000 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed Event. There, he placed 17th and cashed $51,400.
His most recent participation was in October 2023 at the European Poker Tour. This $5,150 NLH 6-Handed Event resulted in a 7th position finish and an additional $22,775 in winnings.
Conclusion
Nikita Kuznetsov, a skilled Russian poker player, has made a significant impact in the poker world with a total of $1,649,719 in live earnings. From his debut in 2017 to his most recent event in October 2023, he has consistently demonstrated his skills, achieving numerous 1st place finishes. His remarkable journey includes triumphs at prestigious events such as the World Series of Poker and the European Poker Tour. With a consistent track record of cashing in live tournaments, he has established himself as a formidable player in the competitive poker scene.
