Andrey Pateychuk

Andrey Pateychuk burst onto the international poker scene in 2011 with a remarkable triple success. In the fall of that year, he won the EPT San Remo Main Event for $963,628, then followed it up with a 15th-place finish in the 2011 WSOP Main Event for $478,174. He capped off the year by taking down the WPT Prague Main Event for $630,263, establishing himself as one of Russia's top tournament players.

Pateychuk has consistently performed at the WSOP, accumulating 77 cashes and over $1.6 million in earnings. His deepest runs came in the Main Event: 15th in 2011 ($478,174) and 17th in 2023 ($430,200). He also final-tabled the $5,000 Six-Max event in 2026, finishing 47th for $21,062. Despite several near misses, he has yet to win a bracelet but remains a threat in any field.

Pateychuk is one of a select group to have won both a WPT and an EPT title. His WPT Prague victory in 2011 paid $630,263 and marked the first WPT title for a Russian player. On the EPT, his San Remo win remains his largest single cash. Later WPT results include a runner-up finish in WPTDeepStacks Russia (2019) for $58,342 and multiple online cashes during the WPT Online Championships. His total WPT earnings exceed $714,000, and his EPT winnings top $1 million.

In 2019, Pateychuk won the CPPT Main Event at the Venetian for $547,777, another seven-figure score. He also cashed in the Merit Poker series, the Aria Poker Classic, and the Wynn Summer Classic. His all-time live earnings stand at $5,547,712 according to recorded data, placing him among Russia's all-time money leaders.

Pateychuk remains active online, with cashes on GGPoker and WSOP Online. In 2026, he recorded multiple scores including $6,351 in a GGMasters event and $5,905 in the Aria Poker Classic. He has shown versatility across formats, from deepstack to bounty tournaments. His recent schedule includes stops in Las Vegas and international events, indicating he continues to grind at the highest level.

Pateychuk is known for a solid, aggressive style that excels in deep-stacked play and final-table pressure. He combines positional awareness with timely bluffs and value bets, often outlasting larger fields. While he maintains a low profile, his results speak for themselves. He has been recognized as a pioneer for Russian poker, and his 2011 triple crown of Majors remains a career highlight.

In 2021, Pateychuk ventured into the WPT Online Championships on partypoker, cashing in three events. He finished 60th in the $2,100 Mix-Max Championship ($2,599), 50th in the $2,100 6-Max Championship ($4,135), and 8th in the $2,100 7-Max Championship. In 2020, he placed 124th in the $3,200 World Championship 8-Max ($7,328). These results brought his total WPT earnings to over $714,000. Prior to his live victory at WPT Prague, he also had a 39th-place finish in the 2014 WPT Merit Classic North Cyprus ($8,500) and a 128th-place in the 2015 WPT500 at ARIA ($2,500). His consistent presence across WPT platforms highlights his adaptability.

Pateychuk remained active in 2026, recording several notable cashes. At the 2026 Aria Poker Classic, he finished 164th in the $3,500 No-Limit Hold'em Championship for $5,905. He also placed 47th in the $5,000 Six-Max event at the WSOP for $21,062, and 220th in a $2,500 WSOP event for $5,005. At the Wynn Summer Classic, he took 39th in a $2,200 Mystery Bounty for $5,677. Earlier in the year, he cashed in the Merit Poker Classic for $2,450. These 2026 scores, combined with his online cashes on GGPoker, demonstrate his continued competitiveness in both live and online arenas. His total live earnings according to The Hendon Mob stand at $5,547,712, with 166 recorded cashes and 7 tournament wins.