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Andrey Pateychuk is a professional poker player from Russia who is known as one of the most consistent winners in the game. Based in Monino, he first grabbed the world’s attention in 2011 by winning two major titles in just a few months, proving he could beat the best in both Europe and America. With over 15 years of experience, Pateychuk has climbed into the top 10 of Russia’s all-time money list and remains a constant threat in both live high rollers and the biggest online tournaments.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.2 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Pateychuk is a massive winner across all platforms. His biggest career payday came in 2011 at the EPT San Remo Main Event, where he outlasted 837 players to win a staggering $937,530. Just two months later, he traveled to the Czech Republic and won the WPT Prague Main Event for another $599,720.
Proving his longevity, Pateychuk has continued to put up huge results well into the 2020s. In 2023, he made a deep run in the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, finishing 17th out of over 10,000 players for $430,200. His 2026 season is already off to a busy start, with scheduled appearances at major stops like EPT Paris and the World Poker Tour in Cyprus.
Biography & Poker Background
Andrey Pateychuk was born on October 26, 1989, in Moscow. Like many of his peers, he started his journey in the world of online poker, where he is famously known by the screen name “aangierr”. He quickly became one of the most successful digital players in Russia, amassing over $7.2 million in online winnings alongside his live success. His ability to transition from the fast-paced online environment to the patient world of live poker has made him a staple of the global circuit for over a decade.
Play Style & Strategy
Pateychuk is widely respected for his versatility and endurance. Having played over 7,000 online tournaments, he has a deep understanding of tournament math and how to adjust to different field sizes. He is often described as a technical player who stays composed during long grinds, which was clearly visible during his deep run in the massive 2023 WSOP Main Event field. While he is a powerhouse in traditional No Limit Hold’em, he also competes in Mixed Game formats, recently appearing in high-stakes PLO events in Las Vegas. His strategy relies on a mix of modern “solver” study and the thousands of hours of experience he has gained from playing at the highest levels since he was a teenager.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Andrey “aangierr” Pateychuk as he continues his 2026 run in the EPT and World Series of Poker? You can track his latest cashes and rankings here:
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My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
