Andre Silva Dias
Portugal
André Silva Dias is a Portuguese professional poker player known for aggressive deep runs in major live tournaments and consistent online cashes. He won the CNP Portugal Main Event in 2024 for €56,000 and finished 13th in the 2019 EPT Barcelona €1,100 National event.
Online and Early Career
André Silva Dias, also listed as André Filipe Silva Dias on WSOP.com, has built a solid online poker resume. According to WSOP.com records, he has 21 cashes in online events, primarily on WSOP.com and online poker, with total earnings of $27,028. His online results span multiple years, including deep runs in GGMasters and other high-field tournaments.
Major Live Tournament Results
Silva Dias achieved his first notable live result at the 2019 PokerStars.es EPT Barcelona in the €1,100 EPT National event. He navigated a field of 4,682 entries to finish 13th, earning €39,180. During the tournament, he eliminated Natale Barilla with K♣J♦ against Barilla's A♠7♠, but was later eliminated by Matias Arosuo when his A♠J♠ failed to improve against Arosuo's K♠Q♦.
In October 2024, Silva Dias won the CNP Portugal Main Event at Casino Estoril. The tournament drew 627 entries, generating a €273,230 prize pool. Silva Dias defeated Valdo Gamito heads-up to claim the title and €56,000, joining the ranks of CNP Portugal champions.
Playing Style
Based on available hand histories, Silva Dias employs an aggressive, pressure-based style. At the 2019 EPT Barcelona, he three-bet jammed with A♠J♠ from the button after a hijack raise, showing willingness to put his tournament life at risk with marginal holdings. He also made quick calls with K♣J♦ against a short-stack shove, demonstrating comfort in high-variance spots.
Legacy
André Silva Dias represents a growing wave of Portuguese poker talent. While not yet a household name internationally, his results—including a CNP title and an EPT final table appearance—place him among the top Portuguese players. His online consistency further solidifies his reputation as a versatile competitor.
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