Poker player

Federico Dechert

Argentina

Federico Dechert is an Argentine poker player best known for winning the PayRoll Poker Series Tigre in September 2012, topping a field of 228 entrants at Casino Trilenium. His victory earned him AR$87,592 and showcased a patient, strategic style that turned a short stack into a title.

Career earnings: $ 81,67712 views

Background

Federico Dechert is a poker player from Argentina who has competed in live tournaments, most notably on the South American circuit.

Major Victory: PayRoll Poker Series Tigre (September 2012)

Dechert claimed the biggest known win of his career at the PayRoll Poker Series Tigre, held at Casino Trilenium. The tournament attracted 228 players over three days. Dechert entered the final table as one of the shortest stacks but demonstrated exceptional patience, carefully choosing his spots to survive and eventually take the lead. He defeated Gabriel Massimo heads-up to win the first prize of AR$87,592.

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerPrize (AR$)
1Federico Dechert87,592
2Gabriel Massimo60,341
3Horacio Castillo40,876
4Fito Roffe34,063
5Juan Pablo Gossn26,277
6Marcelo D’Amario19,465
7Luciano Jurczyszyn15,572
8John Georgiades11,679
9Fernando Fernández9,732
10Diego Segura7,786

Playing Style

According to tournament reports, Dechert’s success in Tigre was built on patience. He stayed under the radar for much of the final table, allowing more aggressive opponents to eliminate each other while he preserved his stack. When the moment was right, he seized opportunities to double up and ultimately claimed the title. This approach reflects a disciplined, wait-for-good-spots mentality.

Legacy

Though Dechert has not amassed a large number of recorded results, his victory in the PayRoll Poker Series remains a highlight of his career. He is recognized as a skilled competitor in the Argentine poker community.

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