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Timofey Kuznetsov
Timofey Kuznetsov, widely known in the poker world by his online alias “Trueteller,” is a highly acclaimed Russian professional poker player and a legendary figure in the high-stakes community. Celebrated for his profound analytical mind and tactical versatility, Kuznetsov transitioned from an anonymous online phenom to a top-tier contender on the world’s most prestigious live high-roller circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings exceeding $8,648,295 (according to The Hendon Mob), Timofey Kuznetsov stands as one of the most successful Russian professionals in the game. His career-best live score came in 2015 when he finished 4th in the inaugural $500,000 Super High Roller Bowl for $2,150,000. Other notable victories include a $1,724,185 win in a $1,000,000 Short Deck event at the 2019 Triton Poker Series Jeju and a $1,200,000 score for winning the 2020 partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Sochi Super High Roller Series event. A fixture of the global high-stakes circuit, he remains a consistent force in 2026, frequently battling in the world’s most difficult high-roller fields.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1991 in Russia, Kuznetsov began his poker journey in 2008 and quickly became obsessed with the game’s strategic complexities. For years, he maintained his anonymity while competing under the screen name “Trueteller,” eventually becoming a mythic figure in online “nosebleed” cash games before publicly revealing his identity in 2015. Beyond his accomplishments at the table, he served as a professional ambassador for partypoker LIVE, where he contributed to software development and the evolution of mixed-game formats.
Play Style & Strategy
Kuznetsov is widely considered one of the top 6-max No-Limit Hold’em players in the world, renowned for a disciplined, deep-thinking approach that considers the implications of every action. His game is defined by remarkable versatility, extending beyond No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha to include mastery of complex mixed-game formats like 2-7 Triple Draw and 8-Game. Often described as a “player who thinks really deep,” he balances theoretical soundness with an intuitive comfort in high-tension, high-stakes environments.
Social Media & Online Presence
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Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
