Robert Heidorn is a German professional poker player from Berlin who has established himself as one of the most respected and consistent players on the high stakes circuit. Known for his technical precision and a deep understanding of game theory, Heidorn first caught the world’s eye with a massive run in the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event. Now living in London, he travels the globe competing in the most prestigious series, proving that his analytical approach can win at any level. Whether he is battling in a Triton High Roller or a major European stop, Heidorn is a player who always keeps his cool under fire.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Robert Heidorn has won over $5 million in live tournament earnings. His career best score came in 2023 at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, where he finished as the runner up in the $40,000 8-Handed No Limit Hold’em event for $1,057,976.

Heidorn is perhaps most famous for his incredible performance in the 2019 WSOP Main Event. He outlasted thousands of players to finish in 10th place, just one spot away from the official final table, taking home $800,000. He has also found great success in North Cyprus, finishing 2nd in the 2021 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main Event for $494,810. More recently, in 2024, he showed his skills in the unique “Mystery Bounty” format, finishing 8th in the WSOP $10,000 Mystery Bounty for over $103,000 after pulling multiple high value bounty envelopes. In early 2026, he has already been active with deep runs at EPT Paris.

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Biography & Poker Background

Born in 1988 in Berlin, Robert Heidorn discovered poker like many of his peers during the boom years. He started his career as a dedicated online player, where he built a solid bankroll and refined his technical skills before transitioning to live tournaments in 2011. He eventually moved to London, a hub for many top German poker professionals, to be closer to the action and the international community. Heidorn is often praised for his work ethic and his commitment to studying the game. He belongs to a generation of German players who are famous for their mathematical and “solvers” based approach, which has helped Germany become one of the most dominant nations in modern poker.

Play Style & Strategy

Heidorn is known for a disciplined and highly mathematical approach to poker. He is a master of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) strategies, which means he tries to play a style that is theoretically unexploitable by his opponents. At the table, he is quiet and observant, rarely letting his emotions show, regardless of whether he is winning or losing a big pot. This “robotic” efficiency is what makes him so dangerous in high-stakes fields where the margins for error are tiny. His 10th place finish in the 2019 Main Event showed his incredible stamina, as he managed to stay focused through seven long days of play against some of the best in the world.

Social Media & Online Presence

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