Felipe Darsa Boianovsky
Brazil
Felipe Darsa Boianovsky is a Brazilian professional poker player with over $6.8 million in lifetime tournament earnings. He has achieved multiple runner-up finishes in high-stakes events, including a $2.13 million score at the 2025 WSOP Paradise. Known for his aggressive style and heads-up proficiency, Boianovsky consistently performs in both live and online tournaments.
Overview
Felipe Darsa Boianovsky is a Brazilian professional poker player recognized for his consistent performance in high-stakes tournaments worldwide. With career earnings exceeding $6.8 million across both live and online events, he ranks among Brazil's top tournament earners. Boianovsky's results span major series such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP), European Poker Tour (EPT), Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP), and the Triton Super High Roller Series.
Major Tournament Results
Boianovsky's largest cash came in December 2025 at the WSOP Paradise, where he finished runner-up in the $150,000 Triton No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handed event, earning $2,131,000. Earlier that year, in November 2025, he placed second in the $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em at the BSOP Super High Roller Series for $760,000, and won the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em at the same series for $640,000. In May 2024, he finished second in the €50,000 No-Limit Hold'em at EPT Monte-Carlo, taking home $752,004. At the 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju, he placed third in the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Seven Max for $626,000. Other notable scores include a seventh-place finish in the $50,000 NLH High Roller at the 2024 WSOP Paradise ($271,590) and a runner-up in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $100K Triton Main Event for $185,000 (28th place).
World Series of Poker Highlights
Boianovsky has made 88 WSOP cashes (including online events) totaling over $3.15 million in WSOP earnings. He has reached two WSOP final tables, with his best finish being second in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $150,000 Triton event. In the 2024 WSOP, he placed 14th in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Championship (Six-Handed) for $47,493, and 52nd in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handed for $15,729. He also cashed in the 2026 WSOP Main Event, finishing 1,058th for $17,500. In online WSOP events, he achieved a 25th-place finish in the $5,000 WSOP Online Main Event in 2024 for $86,404, and a 38th-place finish in the $10,300 GGMillion$ High Rollers for $62,400.
High Stakes and International Success
Boianovsky has consistently performed in high buy-in events around the world. At the 2024 EPT Monte-Carlo, he finished second in the €50,000 NLH for $752,004. In the 2025 BSOP Super High Roller Series, he won the $50,000 NLH event ($640,000) and placed second in the $100,000 NLH ($760,000). At the 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju, he secured third place in the $50,000 NLH Seven Max for $626,000. He also cashed in the 2024 WSOP Paradise $50,000 High Roller for $271,590. These results demonstrate his ability to compete against the world's best in elite fields.
Online Achievements
Boianovsky has also found success online, with 168 cashes on WSOP.com alone (as of 2026) and total online earnings of $4,869,350 according to WSOP.com records. Notable online results include a 38th-place finish in the $10,300 GGMillion$ High Rollers ($62,400), a 25th-place in the $5,000 WSOP Online Main Event ($86,404), and a win in an event (1 win on WSOP.com). He has multiple cashes in WSOP Online events such as the $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER, $400 COLOSSUS, and the $215 Mystery Millions. His online proficiency adds to his versatility as a player.
Playing Approach
Boianovsky is known for an aggressive, pressure-heavy playing style, particularly effective in heads-up situations. He frequently leverages position and utilizes well-timed bluffs to put opponents to tough decisions. His adaptability and emotional control are key assets during deep tournament runs. He advocates for continuous study of game theory and psychology to improve performance, reflecting a modern, analytical approach to the game.
Recent Form and Legacy
Boianovsky's recent results have been outstanding, with over $2.5 million in cashes from late 2025 through early 2026 alone. He reached the podium in three consecutive high-stakes events: the WSOP Paradise Triton (2nd), BSOP Super High Roller (1st and 2nd), and Triton Jeju (3rd). As of early 2026, he ranks among Brazil's all-time money leaders. While he has yet to win a WSOP bracelet, his consistent performances in the highest buy-in tournaments have established him as one of Brazil's premier poker talents.
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