Alexander Firsov is a Russian professional poker player who recorded a top score of $13,800 by winning the PartyPoker Saint Petersburg Poker Open Main Event. With over $129,000 in live tournament earnings, he is a seasoned mixed-games and variant specialist on the Asian and European circuits.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $129,723 across 43 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Firsov has established a long-standing career filled with deep runs in mixed games and Omaha variants. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:

• August 2026: 1st place in The Arena of Champions GOP Manila 5-Card PL Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot Turbo Event in the Philippines for $2,655 (PHP 163,800).
• August 2026: 5th place in The Arena of Champions GOP Manila 5-Card PL Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot Turbo Event in the Philippines for $720 (PHP 44,400).
• May 2025: 5th place in the APT Taipei TWD 8,000 Turbo PL Omaha Hi-Lo 5 Card Big O Event #124 in Taiwan for $1,254 (TWD 38,500).
• May 2025: 5th place in the APT Taipei TWD 10,000 Limit Quadruple Stud Event #97 in Taiwan for $857 (TWD 27,500).
• May 2025: 2nd place in the APT Taipei TWD 10,000 PL Omaha Hi-Lo 5 Card Big O Win the Button Event #86 in Taiwan for $4,293 (TWD 137,500).
• May 2025: 8th place in the APT Taipei TWD 15,000 PL Omaha Hi-Lo 5 Card Big O Event #56 in Taiwan for $863 (TWD 28,000).
• April 2025: 4th place in the APT Taipei TWD 10,000 PL Drawmaha Turbo 2-7 Event #31 in Taiwan for $1,183 (TWD 38,500).
• May 2007: 1st place in the PartyPoker Saint Petersburg Poker Open $300 No-Limit Hold’em Event in Russia for $13,800, capturing his career-best live score.

Biography & Poker Background

Firsov originates from St. Petersburg, Russia, where he began playing competitive poker in the mid-2000s, claiming his first official titles in local Pot-Limit Omaha and No-Limit Hold’em tournaments.

Firsov established himself early in his home country, winning the Partypoker Saint-Petersburg Poker Open in 2007 for a career-high payout of $13,800. He subsequently toured major card hubs across Europe, Las Vegas , and Macau , earning cashes at European Poker Tour and World Poker Tour festivals. Over recent years, Firsov became a staple on the Asian circuit, specializing in non-standard poker disciplines. During the APT Taipei series in May 2025, he put together a remarkable streak by reaching five final tables across specialized variants including Big O, Quadruple Stud, and PL Drawmaha 2-7. Continuing his success in 2026, he traveled to Manila to compete in The Arena of Champions series, making multiple final table appearances and winning the 5-Card PLO Double Board Bomb Pot Turbo event for $2,655.

Play Style & Strategy

Firsov is a highly skilled mixed-games and alternative poker variant specialist. While proficient in No-Limit Hold’em, his primary edge lies in complex four-card and five-card formats such as Pot-Limit Omaha, Big O, Drawmaha, and Stud games. His strategy centers on meticulous equity evaluation in multi-way split-pot scenarios, aggressive positioning in bomb-pot situations, and deep game-theory knowledge of non-standard rules. His ability to consistently reach final tables across diverse poker variants demonstrates sharp technical discipline and adaptability.

Social Media & Online Presence

• • The Hendon Mob Profile