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Artem Sofronov is a rising Belarusian professional poker player who achieved international acclaim in early 2026 as a standout performer in the high-stakes arena. Originally from Belarus, Sofronov has rapidly ascended from regional tournament structures in Minsk and Sochi to competing on one of the world’s most prestigious stages—the Triton Poker Series. Known for his tactical discipline and ability to navigate massive championship fields, he has quickly become a prominent figure in the Eastern European poker community. In March 2026, he solidified his status as a world-class competitor by securing multiple deep runs at Triton One Jeju, officially surpassing the $160,000 career live earnings milestone.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $161,981 (according to The Hendon Mob), Artem Sofronov is currently ranked within the Top 60 on the Belarus All-Time Money List. His career reached a spectacular peak in March 2026 during the Triton One Jeju festival, where he recorded a 11th-place finish in the $3,000 NLHE QQPK Genesis event for $37,000 and a 16th-place finish in the $10,000 NLHE 7-Handed event for $35,000. These results saw him outlast hundreds of international professionals, proving his ability to compete at the highest level of the game. His combined success across the 2025 and 2026 seasons contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $400,000.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $3,000 NLHE QQPK Genesis (11th) | $37,000 |
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $10,000 NLHE 7-Handed (16th) | $35,000 |
| 2021 | EPT Open Sochi ₽ 133,000 Main Event (11th) | $21,748 |
| 2023 | APT Incheon KRW 2.3M Main Event (15th) | $12,991 |
| 2025 | EAPT Georgia $600 + 400 Main Event Bounty (3rd) | $7,650 |
Biography & Professional Growth
Artem Sofronov first established himself as a high-potential talent within the Belarusian and Russian domestic scenes, recording a string of final tables at the Belarus Poker Tour (BPT) and Sochi Poker Festival (SPF). His transition to the international high-stakes circuit was marked by an immediate ability to handle the pressure of elite, deep-stacked competition. The 2026 Triton One event in Jeju served as his global arrival, where he demonstrated exceptional consistency by cashing in three different marquee events within a single week. In 2026, he is regarded as a prime example of the “new wave” of Eastern European pros who combine rigorous analytical study with a fearless live presence.
Play Style & Strategy
Sofronov is renowned for a “balanced, technically accurate, and highly resilient” play style. His greatest technical edge is his short-handed navigation and adaptation to high-roller field dynamics, which allowed him to maintain a deep run in the technical 1,236-entry QQPK Genesis event. Strategically, he is a proponent of modern GTO foundations, but he is equally praised for his tactical patience in high-pressure championship structures. His approach emphasizes range precision and mental fortitude, making him one of the most difficult emerging Belarusian players to out-maneuver in the current high-stakes tournament meta.
Social Media & Online Presence
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