Ivanhoe Borborema Cunha Lima

Ivanhoe Borborema Cunha Lima first made his mark on the Brazilian poker scene in September 2014, when he finished 5th in the BSOP Brazilian Series of Poker Main Event in Natal for R$41,790. This result highlighted his potential and set the stage for a series of consistent cashes in BSOP events.

In September 2019, Ivanhoe reached the final table of the WSOP Circuit Brazil Brazilian Storm event, a R$800 buy-in tournament with 1,247 entries. He finished as runner-up to Rafael Cunha, earning R$63,000 – his largest recorded cash to date. The top 50 finishers also received a seat into the R$4,000 Main Event.

Over the years, Ivanhoe has repeatedly cashed in BSOP Main Events. Notable results include:

• 2014 BSOP Natal: 5th place (R$41,790)
• 2015 BSOP Sao Paulo (February): 25th place (R$2,520)
• 2015 BSOP Sao Paulo (May): 46th place (R$5,310)
• 2015 BSOP Sao Paulo (July): 161st place (R$4,620)
• 2018 BSOP Sao Paulo (December): 205th place (R$7,680)
• 2019 BSOP Sao Paulo (July): 217th place (R$5,440)
• 2022 BSOP (January): 43rd place (R$6,400)

His combined BSOP casings exceed R$73,000, demonstrating his sustained presence in Brazil's premier poker series.

In 2016, Ivanhoe won the High Roller event of the Circuito de Poker KZAA (CPK) held at the KZAA Poker Club. With a buy-in of R$375 and 45 entries, he entered the final day as the shortest stack among 15 players but rallied to claim the title and R$4,500 prize. Notable final table opponents included Henry Nóbrega (4th), Junior Vitor (3rd), and Rosélio (2nd).

In June 2026, Ivanhoe led Day 1C of the PixPoker à Beira-Mar Main Event at the Gran Mareiro Hotel, bagging 569,000 chips – the largest stack among 11 survivors. The event had a R$400,000 guarantee and 228 total entries, with a final table still to be determined. This performance underscores his continued competitiveness.

According to WSOP.com, Ivanhoe has recorded 7 cashes and 1 final table in WSOP-branded events, with total online earnings of $27,366. His overall live and online combined earnings exceed $86,000. He also has a presence in the Florida business registry as a manager of CLIMA7 LLC, though no direct link to poker is apparent.

Ivanhoe is recognized for his adaptability and resilience. His comeback from a short stack in the CPK High Roller final day and his consistent deep runs in BSOP events suggest a patient, mathematically sound approach. He is an active member of the Brazilian poker community and often participates in local circuit events.