Poker player

Atanas Kavrakov

Bulgaria

Bulgarian professional poker player, world ranking approximately 1870, live tournament earnings over $1.56 million. Known for multiple deep runs in EPT major final tables, with a solid playing style and expertise in deep stack strategy.

Career earnings: $ 1,563,01157 views

Player Overview

Atanas Kavrakov is a Bulgarian professional poker player, born in 1986, based in Bulgaria and active in the European poker scene. He has been active in live tournaments since the early 2010s, with career earnings exceeding $1.56 million and a world ranking of approximately #1870 (GPI).

Career and Major Results

Kavrakov's career highlights include multiple appearances at European Poker Tour (EPT) final tables, such as runner-up in the EPT Prague Main Event (2013) and a top-five finish in the EPT Barcelona Main Event. He has also cashed multiple times in WSOP events, with his best result being a final table appearance. He has won numerous domestic tournaments in Bulgaria and is considered one of the country's most successful poker players.

Playing Style

Kavrakov is known for his solid fundamentals and patience, excelling in deep-stack strategies and effectively accumulating chips during the middle stages of tournaments. He favors a tight-aggressive style, remaining calm under pressure and making disciplined decisions.

Anecdotes and Labels

  • A prominent figure in Bulgarian poker, often referred to as the "Godfather of Bulgarian Poker."
  • During the 2014 EPT Barcelona event, he defeated several top players in heads-up play, earning the nickname "Giant Killer."
  • Known for wearing dark sunglasses at the table to create an air of mystery.
  • An amateur football enthusiast, he previously played in Bulgaria's domestic amateur league.

Learning Insights

Kavrakov's success demonstrates that solid fundamentals and strict mental control are key to long-term profitability. Starting from low buy-in events, he gradually moved up the stakes, focusing on logical reasoning in every hand. Intermediate players can learn from his deep-stack phase strategies and emotional management.

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