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| Igor Kurganov | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | lechuckpoker |
| Born | 5 May 1988 (age 32) Saint Petersburg, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 7 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Information accurate as of 2 June 2017. | |
Igor Kurganov (born 5 May 1988) is a professional poker player, angel investor and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Raising for Effective Giving, a philanthropic organisation that promotes a rational approach to philanthropy often referred to as effective altruism,[1] and provides advice on choosing charities based on certain criteria.[2][3]
Poker career[edit]
Kurganov's 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.[4] 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.[5][6]
Kurganov plays online under the nickname lechuckpoker.[7]
In April 2016, he teamed with the London Royals in the Global Poker League. As of 2020, Kurganov's live tournament winnings exceed $18,500,000.
In November 2019, Igor Kurganov announced on Twitter, that he has left Team Pokerstars. [8]
World Series of Poker bracelets[edit]
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| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $10,000 Tag Team No Limit Hold'em Championship | $273,964 |
Personal life[edit]
Kurganov has been dating British poker player Liv Boeree since 2014. Together they founded the charity project Raising for Effective Giving, an organization that educates poker players about Effective altruism,[9] and fundraises for specifically selected highly effective charities.[10][11] As of July 2020, Raising for Effective Giving has raised over $14,000,000 for its supported charities.[12] Kurganov himself expressed particular interest in supporting organizations that work on existential risk research.[13] Kurganov lived for a time in Munich and now lives in London.
References[edit]
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- ^https://www.pokerstrategy.com/news/world-of-poker/Liv-Boeree-on-Effective-Altruism_100487/
- ^http://reg-charity.org/about/
- ^'Igor Kurganov'. Global Poker Index. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^Fast, Erik (1 May 2012). 'Igor Kurganov Beats Daniel Negreanu For European Poker Tour €25,000 High Roller Title'. CardPlayer. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^Dacey, Rick (5 January 2013). 'PCA 2013: $100,000 Super High Roller sets the pace'. PokerStars. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^Bell, Josh (7 June 2013). 'Niklas Heinecker Wins GuangDong Ltd Asia Millions Main Event for $4.4 Million'. PokerNews Global. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^Pitt, Matthew (20 May 2014). 'Ivan 'vandir4rek' Soshnikov Wins $10,300 SCOOP Main Event'. flushdraw.net. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^'Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov leave Team Pokerstars'. pokersuperagent.com. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
- ^'News: Liv Boeree on Effective Altruism'. www.pokerstrategy.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^PokerListings.com (21 October 2014). 'Liv Boeree: 'Making Money is Fine, but It's Time to Give It Back''. PokerListings. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^'About - Raising for Effective Giving'. Raising for Effective Giving. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^'Accomplishments - Raising for Effective Giving'. Raising for Effective Giving. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^'News: Liv Boeree & Igor Kurganov talk team work'. www.pokerstrategy.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.