Nikita Kuznetsov is a professional poker player from Russia who has established himself as one of the most dangerous competitors on the high-stakes circuit. Originally from Perm, Kuznetsov spent years climbing the ranks of the online poker world before making a massive impact in live tournaments across the globe. Known for his technical precision and ability to compete with the world’s best, he has become a fixture at major final tables, representing a new generation of Russian pros who combine deep mathematical study with a fearless approach to the game.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Nikita Kuznetsov has won over $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash to date happened in 2024 at the Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas. Competing in a prestigious $25,000 WPT Trifecta event, he finished as the runner-up to take home a massive $480,000.

Kuznetsov is a consistent threat in the world’s most expensive tournaments, particularly the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. In late 2024, he secured a huge 2nd place finish in a $30,000 NLH Turbo Bounty event in Monte Carlo for $438,000. He has also come incredibly close to winning a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet multiple times. In 2021, he finished 2nd in the $10,000 6-Handed No Limit Hold’em Championship for $445,892 after a tough heads-up battle with Ben Yu. His online success is even more staggering, highlighted by a 3rd place finish in the 2021 WSOP Online Main Event on GGPoker for a life-changing $1,430,073.

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Biography & Poker Background

Born in Russia, Nikita Kuznetsov currently resides in Perm. Like many top-tier pros from his region, he built his foundation in the highly competitive online arenas. Playing under various screen names, he developed a reputation for being an “online wizard” who could handle the high swings of professional tournament poker. His transition to live poker saw him traveling to major stops like the EPT and the WSOP, where he quickly proved that his online skills translated perfectly to the physical table. Now a regular in the Super High Roller community, he is often seen competing in the most exclusive events in Cyprus, Montenegro, and Las Vegas, consistently proving he belongs among the elite.

Play Style & Strategy

Kuznetsov is known for a modern and highly technical approach to the game. He relies heavily on advanced strategy and mathematical logic, a hallmark of the successful Russian poker community. At the table, he is a relaxed but dangerous presence, often engaging in light banter with his opponents while maintaining a sharp focus on the action. His peers, including bracelet winner Ben Yu, have praised him for being a “really tough” opponent who knows exactly how to put pressure on his competition. Whether he is playing a deep-stacked championship or a fast-paced turbo bounty, Kuznetsov uses his deep understanding of tournament dynamics to find edges that most players miss.

Social Media & Online Presence

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Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Biography & Poker Background

Play Style & Strategy

Social Media & Online Presence

Video Highlights:

Event	Entries	Buy-In	Prize	Place	SPI
WSOP 2026 Las Vegas $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Heads Up Championship 2026.05.29 - 2026.05.31	128 ITM: 16	$25,000	$528,000	2	2,291.46
WSOP 2025 Las Vegas 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship (3-day event) 2025.07.12	546 ITM: 82	$10,000	$21,194	52	681.43

Full Nikita Kuznetsov Poker History: Earnings, Cashes & Rankings