Andres Boluda Nadal
Spain
Andres Boluda Nadal is a Spanish poker player who won the Circuito Nacional de Poker (CNP) Valencia Main Event in 2016, defeating a field of 399 entries to claim the title. He is a regular on the Spanish live poker scene, with additional cashes in events like the Super Pricepool at Casino Cirsa Valencia.
Early Career
Andres Boluda Nadal began his notable poker journey in the Spanish live tournament circuit. His early results include a cash in the Super Pricepool event at Casino Cirsa Valencia, where he advanced to Day 2 in 2016 alongside other regulars.
Major Title: 2016 CNP Valencia
Boluda's breakthrough victory came in February 2016 at the Circuito Nacional de Poker (CNP) Valencia Main Event. The tournament attracted 399 entries over two starting days, building a significant prize pool. On the final day, Boluda entered the final table with 4,675,000 chips, second in chips. He eliminated several opponents including Manuel Clement and eventually defeated the rest of the field to claim the championship. The win solidified his reputation as a skilled tournament player on the Spanish circuit.
Tournament Results
- 2016 CNP Valencia Main Event – Champion (399 entries)
- 2016 Super Pricepool (Casino Cirsa Valencia) – Cashed, Day 2 finisher (183 entries on Day 1B)
Playing Style
Based on reports from the CNP Valencia final table, Boluda displayed aggressive play when holding strong hands, such as eliminating Salvador Soria with pocket aces. He demonstrated patience and the ability to accumulate chips, as seen when he doubled through Manuel Clement and later sent him to the rail. His style in the final table was characterized by calculated aggression and capitalizing on favorable spots.
Legacy
Andres Boluda Nadal is recognized as part of the strong Spanish poker community, with his CNP victory marking a highlight of his career. While he has not pursued international headlines, his success at the national level places him among the respected players of Spain's poker scene.
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