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Chris Klodnicki
Chris Klodnicki is an American professional poker player and two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner recognized for his elite technical proficiency across both No-Limit Hold’em and Mixed Game formats. A mainstay of the high-stakes circuit for over 15 years, he is widely regarded as one of the most consistent performers in the game, with a career defined by massive scores in some of poker’s most prestigious events.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $11,265,000, Klodnicki ranks among the top 70 players on the United States All-Time Money List. His career-best live score of $2,985,495 was achieved with a runner-up finish in the 2013 WSOP $111,111 One Drop High Roller.
Klodnicki is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, capturing his first in the 2017 $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event and his second in the 2023 $10,000 Secret Bounty for $733,317. He has remained highly competitive through the 2025 and early 2026 seasons, recently finishing 4th in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $10,000 8-Game Mix for $90,100. His sustained success in high-roller fields and major festivals contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $12 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born on May 11, 1985, in Voorhees, New Jersey, Klodnicki discovered poker during the height of the “Moneymaker” boom. He initially honed his skills as a prolific online grinder under the moniker “SLOPPYKLOD,” accumulating over $2.5 million in online winnings.
His live breakout occurred at the 2008 WSOP, where he finished 12th in the Main Event for over $591,000. Now residing in La Jolla, California, Klodnicki has transitioned from an online specialist to a complete live professional, frequently competing in elite events like the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and high-stakes Mixed Game championships across Las Vegas and international stops.
Play Style & Strategy
Klodnicki is renowned for a “highly disciplined, technical, and versatile” play style. While many players specialize in a single variant, his strategy is anchored in a deep understanding of Mixed Games, allowing him to excel in high-stakes 8-Game and Triple Draw formats where he frequently navigates elite fields.
His approach is characterized by exceptional ICM awareness and a calculated, low-variance style that prioritizes mathematical precision over reckless aggression. This adaptability, being able to switch fluidly between the exploitative adjustments needed for large-field bounty tournaments and the GTO-heavy requirements of Super High Rollers, remains the hallmark of his longevity in the professional circuit.
Social Media & Online Presence
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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.
