Mohsin Charania

Mohsin Charania was born on February 27, 1985, in Des Plaines, Illinois, and grew up in the Chicago area. Before turning to poker professionally, he worked briefly as a financial analyst for J.P. Morgan. His analytical background and discipline would later serve him well at the poker table. Charania began playing poker online, building a bankroll from low-stakes games and eventually gaining recognition as 'chicagocards1' on PokerStars and other platforms.

Charania's first major live title came in 2012 when he won the European Poker Tour Grand Final in Monte Carlo, capturing the main event for €1,350,000 (approximately $1.78 million at the time). This victory immediately put him on the map as a force in live tournaments.

On the World Poker Tour, Charania has amassed 25 cashes and five final tables. He won his first WPT title in 2013 at the Grand Prix de Paris. The following year, he claimed his second WPT victory at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, earning $1,177,890. In 2021, he finished 5th in the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $342,645.

At the World Series of Poker, Charania first cashed in 2009. He has accumulated 44 WSOP money finishes and three final tables. His best WSOP Main Event finish came in 2020, when he placed 35th. In total, his WSOP cashes account for over $800,000 in earnings.

In 2017, Charania won his first WSOP bracelet in Event #73: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em, taking home $364,438. This victory completed poker's Triple Crown—winning a WSOP bracelet, a WPT title, and an EPT title—making him only the sixth player in history to achieve the feat at the time. The other players were Gavin Griffin, Roland de Wolfe, Jake Cody, Bertrand Grospellier, and Davidi Kitai.

Playing under the screen names 'chicagocards1' and 'sms9231', Charania has earned nearly $6 million in online tournaments. He won a Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) event in 2010. His online success helped fund his transition to live poker and established him as a respected figure in the online community.

Charania is known for an aggressive post-flop style, using position and frequent continuation bets to apply pressure. He combines solid game-theory-optimal fundamentals with exploitative adjustments, making him difficult to read. His hand-reading skills allow him to make accurate range assessments. Off the table, he dedicates significant time to studying strategy and reviewing hands, emphasizing discipline and continuous learning. His approach has been cited as a model for aspiring players looking to transition from online to live tournaments.

As of 2025, Charania's live tournament earnings exceed $6.57 million, ranking him among the top American players. He continues to play both live and online events, with consistent cashes on the WPT and WSOP circuits. His achievement of the Triple Crown and his longevity in the game solidify his legacy as one of the most accomplished American players of his generation.

• Total live tournament earnings: $6,577,998 (as of 2025).
• World Series of Poker: 1 bracelet, 3 WSOP final tables, and 44 WSOP money finishes.
• World Poker Tour: 2 titles, 6 WPT final tables, and 28 WPT money finishes.
• European Poker Tour: 1 title, 1 final table, and 5 EPT money finishes.
• Online earnings exceed $6 million.
• Achieved poker's Triple Crown in 2017.

• 2020: Cashed in the WSOP.com Online High Roller Freezeout and the WPT Online Championship Main Event.
• 2025: Finished 70th in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for $42,000.
• He continues to compete successfully in both live and online events, adding to his legacy as a Triple Crown winner.

According to WSOP.com, Charania's overall WSOP-related results include:

• 105 cashes (including live, Circuit, and online events)
• 12 final tables
• 1 bracelet
• Total earnings of $5,886,139

This data reflects his extensive participation across all WSOP platforms.