Igor Kurganov
| Igor Kurganov | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | lechuckpoker |
| Born |
5 May 1988 Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
Igor Kurganov (born 5 May 1988 in Saint Petersburg) is a Russian professional poker player.[1]
Poker career
Kurganov first tournament was the 2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure where he finished 119th cashing for $20,000. In April 2012, he won the EPT High Roller in Monte Carlo for $1,425,874. He made three final tables in the 2013 Aussie Millions cashing for over $1,000,000.[2] Kurganov finished 6th in GuangDong Asia Millions cashing for over $1,000,000 and later in the year played his first World Series of Poker event winning an additional $70,000.[3][4]
Kurganov plays online under the nickname lechuckpoker.[5]
In April 2016, he teamed with the London Royals in the Global Poker League. As of 2016, Kurganov's live tournament winnings exceed $11,000,000.
Personal life
Kurganov has been dating British poker player Liv Boeree since 2014. Together they founded the charity project Raising for Effective Giving.[6] Kurganov lived for a time in Munich and now lives in London.
References
- ↑ "Igor Kurganov". Global Poker Index. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ↑ Fast, Erik (2012-05-01). "Igor Kurganov Beats Daniel Negreanu For European Poker Tour €25,000 High Roller Title". CardPlayer. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ↑ Dacey, Rick (2013-01-05). "PCA 2013: $100,000 Super High Roller sets the pace". PokerStars. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ↑ Bell, Josh (2013-06-07). "Niklas Heinecker Wins GuangDong Ltd Asia Millions Main Event for $4.4 Million". PokerNews Global. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ↑ Pitt, Matthew (2014-05-20). "Ivan "vandir4rek" Soshnikov Wins $10,300 SCOOP Main Event". flushdraw.net. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
- ↑ PokerListings.com (2014-10-21). "Liv Boeree: "Making Money is Fine, but It's Time to Give It Back"". PokerListings. Retrieved 2016-05-22.