Maciej Kondraszuk

Maciej Kondraszuk, also recorded under variations such as Kondraszuk Maciej and Maciej Ludwik Kondraszuk, is a Polish poker professional who has built a steady live tournament resume over more than a decade. His results are tracked extensively in major poker databases, where he appears with multiple alias spellings, reflecting the international nature of his appearances. Kondraszuk began gaining attention through consistent cashes in European events, gradually establishing himself as a recognizable figure on the Polish and broader continental circuit.

Kondraszuk's live tournament earnings have grown steadily throughout his career. According to database records, his total life earnings reached $623,179 as of mid-2022, with 174 recorded cashes at that time. By December 2022, his career total had climbed to $696,873, with his latest cash at that point being $6,618 from an event on 10 December 2022. More recent data places his overall live earnings at $866,174, reflecting continued success in subsequent tournaments. His cash count has also expanded to approximately 190 recorded results, demonstrating remarkable consistency in reaching the money across a wide variety of events and buy-in levels.

One of Kondraszuk's notable performances came at The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC), a festival organized by the largest poker results database. In the Main Event of this championship, Kondraszuk advanced from the starting days to the final day. After Day 1A, he was among nine players who secured a spot in the final, holding 406,000 chips. The tournament featured multiple starting flights, with Day 1B attracting 50 players and nine re-entries. Ultimately, four Polish players made it to the final day, and Kondraszuk entered that stage with a solid stack of 976,000 chips. The final day chip leader was the German player "dr.aueger" with 1,254,000, followed by Karol Radomski (Poland) with 976,000, Marc Schembri (Malta) with 876,000, "MAJDZR" (Czech Republic) with 632,000, and Aaron Thiel (Germany) with 606,000. Kondraszuk's deep run highlighted his ability to navigate large-field events and survive multiple days of play.

Kondraszuk is widely regarded as a disciplined and patient player who excels in deep-stack situations. His style is built on solid fundamentals, careful hand reading, and a preference for value betting when he holds strong hands. He tends to play a conservative yet opportunistic game, avoiding unnecessary risks while capitalizing on opponents' mistakes. His success in multi-day tournaments, such as the THMC Main Event, underscores his stamina and mental resilience under pressure. Observers note his ability to adapt to different table dynamics and his strong positional awareness, which allows him to extract maximum value from favorable spots.

Kondraszuk remains active on the live tournament scene, regularly appearing in events across Europe. His most recent recorded cash of $6,618 in December 2022 shows that he continues to find success even in smaller buy-in events. With nearly 200 career cashes and total earnings approaching the $900,000 mark, he has proven to be a durable and consistent competitor. His results place him among the more accomplished Polish grinders of his generation, and he continues to add to his resume with each passing season.