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Alisson Miguel Piekazewicz is a premier Brazilian professional poker player and a dominant force on the international high-stakes circuit. Originally from Curitiba, Piekazewicz has established himself as one of the most technically proficient players in South America, famously transitioning from a world-class online "crusher" to a respected regular in the most exclusive live arenas. Known for his tactical precision in No-Limit Hold'em, he currently sits at #12 on the Brazil All-Time Money List. In 2026, he remains an elite global competitor, recently adding major Triton Series scores and a dominant run in the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) to his legendary resume.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $3,171,985 (according to The Hendon Mob), Alisson Piekazewicz is a titan of Brazilian poker. His career reached a historic peak in late 2025 during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju, where he finished 11th in the $100,000 Main Event for a career-best $400,000. Proving his continued dominance, Piekazewicz kicked off 2026 with a victory in the BSOP Summer High Roller Championship in Bahia. His combined success across live and online platforms (under the handle "heyalisson" with over $3.6M in digital cashes) contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $7 million.
Major Tournament Results:
Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
2025 | Triton Jeju $100,000 NLHE Main Event (11th) | $400,000 |
2025 | EPT Monte Carlo €25,000 High Roller (5th) | $343,476 |
2026 | BSOP Summer R$46,000 High Roller Championship (1st) | $59,631 |
2025 | WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event (184th) | $70,000 |
2025 | Triton Jeju $50,000 NLHE 7-Handed (14th) | $113,000 |
Biography & Professional Background
Alisson Piekazewicz’s journey began in Curitiba, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the hyper-competitive Brazilian online poker community. Playing under the alias "heyalisson," he became a legendary figure on PokerStars, winning a Stadium Series title and a WCOOP event. His transition to the live high-roller circuit was marked by an immediate ability to compete with world-class players like Alex Foxen and Bryn Kenney. Beyond the felt, Alisson is known for his deep commitment to the Brazilian poker culture and his role in elite study groups, often discussing high-level exploits on podcasts like the GTO Lab. In 2026, he is recognized as a de facto ambassador for Brazil in the Triton Poker Series and the PokerGO Tour (PGT).
Play Style & Strategy
Piekazewicz is renowned for a "highly analytical, solver-backed" play style. His greatest technical edge is his adaptation from high-volume online environments to the elite live dynamics of super high-roller fields. Strategically, he is a proponent of unscheduled strategy and deep study, often noting that real learning happens when the books are closed. In the 2025 and 2026 seasons, his results show a mastery of post-flop exploit dynamics against the world's most aggressive opponents. His approach emphasizes rest, mental preparation, and range precision, making him one of the most difficult professionals to out-play in high-pressure championship structures.
Social Media & Online Presence
Follow Alisson as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and chases his first WSOP bracelet and Triton title:
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About the Editor
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.