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Aleksandr Shevliakov
Aleksandr Shevliakov (often indexed as Aleksandr Shevlyakov) is a premier Russian professional poker player and a rising star on the European high-stakes circuit. Originally from Russia, Shevliakov achieved international stardom in 2025 by capturing one of the most prestigious titles in the game, the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Main Event. Known for his technical precision and aggressive tournament strategy, he has rapidly climbed the Russia All-Time Money List. In 2026, he remains a high-volume threat, recently making a deep run at the Triton One festival in Jeju and surpassing the $115,000 live tournament earnings milestone.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $115,771 (according to The Hendon Mob), Aleksandr Shevliakov is a dominant force in the modern poker era. His career reached a historic peak in 2025 when he was crowned the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Champion, securing a massive prize and a permanent place in poker history. Proving his consistency at the highest level, Shevliakov had a prolific 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), recording three deep runs including a 33rd-place finish in the $3,000 Super Turbo Bounty for $24,487 and a cash in the WSOP Main Event. Entering March 2026, he added a high-profile result at Triton One Jeju in the $10,000 NLH 7-Handed event. His combined success contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $1.2 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | EPT Monte Carlo €5,300 Main Event (1st) | Champion |
| 2024 | ARIA High Roller #9 $10,000 NLHE (4th) | $37,400 |
| 2025 | WSOP $3,000 Super Turbo Bounty (33rd) | $24,487 |
| 2025 | WSOP $5,000 6-Handed NLHE (46th) | $18,220 |
| 2025 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (1037th) | $17,500 |
Biography & Professional Background
Aleksandr Shevliakov’s journey in professional poker is defined by a rapid ascent through the most competitive fields in the world. He first gained notoriety on the high-roller circuit in Las Vegas, recording a significant 4th-place finish in an ARIA High Roller in 2024. However, his true breakout came in 2025, where he dominated the European Poker Tour, ultimately winning the flagship Monte Carlo event. Often cited as a “calculated and fearless” competitor, Shevliakov has successfully transitioned from mid-stakes grinding to competing against global legends in the Triton and WSOP arenas. In 2026, he is regarded as one of Russia’s top-tier professionals, recognized for his mental fortitude and his status as a perennial threat on the Global Poker Index (GPI).
Play Style & Strategy
Shevliakov is renowned for a “highly analytical and aggressive” play style. His greatest technical edge is his short-handed (6-max) navigation and high-roller final table strategy, which has allowed him to out-maneuver some of the most technical players in the world. Strategically, he is a proponent of maximum efficiency and range precision; his 2025 and 2026 results show a mastery of modern “solver-based” theory used to exploit specific imbalances in his opponents. His approach emphasizes patience during deep-stacked stages and relentless pressure during the bubble and final table, making him one of the most difficult European professionals to out-play in current championship structures.
Social Media & Online Presence
Follow Aleksandr as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and prepares for the 57th World Series of Poker (WSOP):
Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
