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.
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