Fedor Holz biography
Fedor Holz was born on July 25, 1993, in Saarbrücken, Germany, and now resides in Vienna, Austria, having built his poker career first online under the alias "CrownUpGuy," where Pocketfives.com ranked him the best online multi-table tournament player in the world in both 2014 and 2015.
He recorded his first live tournament cash in 2012 and rose with remarkable speed, winning the WCOOP Main Event in 2014 before an explosive 2016 season that included titles at the WSOP $111,111 High Roller for One Drop, a Triton Super High Roller, and a runner-up finish in the Super High Roller Bowl worth $3.5 million.
His career peak came in 2018, when at just 25 years old he won The Big One for One Drop for $6,000,000, the largest score of his career and one of the most dominant results by a young player in the format's history. With two WSOP bracelets and career earnings exceeding $40.2 million, Holz sits atop Germany's all-time money list.
Beyond the table, he has built a business focused on personal development, co-founding the training platform Chip Leader Coaching and the mental-performance app Primed Mind, extending his methodical, growth-oriented approach from poker into broader entrepreneurship.
Career summary
Germany's all-time leading money winner with over $40.2 million in career earnings and two WSOP bracelets, headlined by a $6,000,000 win in The Big One for One Drop at age 25, following a run as the world's top-ranked online tournament player.
Fedor Holz poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Big One for One Dropcareer-largest cash | 1st | $6,000,000 |
| 2016 | WSOP $111,111 High Roller for One Drop | 1st | $4,980,000 |
| 2016 | Triton Super High Roller | 1st | $3,460,000 |
| 2014 | World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) | 1st | $1,300,000 |
| 2016 | Super High Roller Bowl | 2nd | $3,500,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $40,200,000+ from 16 cashes, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
Fedor Holz playing style
A methodical, deeply analytical high-stakes specialist whose rise from top-ranked online grinder to elite live tournament champion reflects an unusually disciplined, growth-focused approach to the game.
Cash games
Built his bankroll almost entirely through elite online and live tournament play rather than tracked cash games, rising from a first live cash in 2012 to the top of the high-roller circuit within a few years.
Business & sponsorships
Co-founded the poker training platform Chip Leader Coaching and the mental-performance app Primed Mind, applying his methodical approach to both poker education and mindset training outside the game.
Fedor Holz Net Worth
As of November 2026, Fedor Holz net worth estimates range from $15 million to $25 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $40.2M of prize money across 16 cashes. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Fedor matters
A former Pocketfives-ranked best online MTT player in the world who translated that dominance into live poker's biggest stage, capping his rapid rise with a $6 million win in the Big One for One Drop at just 25 years old.
FAQ about Fedor Holz
What made Fedor Holz's 2018 Big One for One Drop win so remarkable?
He won the $1,000,000 buy-in charity event for $6,000,000 at just 25 years old, a result that stands as the largest score of his career and one of the most dominant performances by a young player in the tournament's history.
What business ventures has Fedor Holz built outside of poker?
He co-founded Chip Leader Coaching, a poker training platform, and Primed Mind, a mental-performance and mindset app, extending his methodical approach to personal development beyond the tournament felt.
How much has Fedor Holz won playing poker?
Fedor Holz has won $40,200,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 16 (WSOP money finishes).
How many WSOP bracelets does Fedor Holz have?
Fedor Holz has won 2 WSOP bracelets.