Ivan Demidov biography
Ivan Demidov was born in 1981 and is from Moscow. Before poker he was a well-known Warcraft III player under the name SouL.
In 2008 he reached the first November Nine of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Before the final table resumed, he also finished 3rd in the WSOP Europe Main Event in London, becoming the first player to make the final tables of both Main Events in the same year. In November he finished 2nd to Peter Eastgate for $5,809,595, and he said he would share his winnings with the Russian backer who had financed his earlier tournament trips.
For years Demidov was the highest-ranked player on the WSOP all-time money list without a bracelet. He has more than $6.55 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Russia's Ivan Demidov finished 2nd in the 2008 WSOP Main Event for $5,809,595 and 3rd in the WSOP Europe Main Event the same year.
Ivan Demidov poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WSOP Main Event | 2nd | $5,809,595 |
| 2008 | WSOP Europe Main Event | 3rd | Undisclosed |
Verified live tournament earnings: $6,500,000+.
Ivan Demidov playing style
Demidov brought a gamer's focus and calculated aggression to his tournament play.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former professional Warcraft III player.
Why Ivan matters
Former Warcraft III pro Ivan Demidov became the first player to reach the final tables of both WSOP Main Events in the same year, finishing 2nd in Las Vegas in 2008.
FAQ about Ivan Demidov
How did Ivan Demidov do in the 2008 WSOP Main Event?
He finished 2nd to Peter Eastgate for $5,809,595.
What did Ivan Demidov do before poker?
He played Warcraft III competitively under the name SouL.
How much has Ivan Demidov won playing poker?
Ivan Demidov has won $6,500,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Ivan Demidov have?
Ivan Demidov has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
