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

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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

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