Oldrich Travnicek

Oldrich Travnicek (Oldřich Trávníček), Czech professional poker player, born around 1973, based in Prague. As of 2026, his live tournament earnings total €275,376 (approximately $310,000). Travnicek is known for his consistent performances in domestic Czech events, particularly his dominance of the Czech Poker Tour (ČPT) leaderboard.

Travnicek is the most successful player in ČPT history, having won six ČPT titles. In April 2025, he claimed his fifth ČPT championship at King's Casino Prague, surpassing all other players to take sole possession of the record. In March 2026, he won again at the same venue, extending his record to six titles. The event had a €200 buy-in with a €40,000 guarantee, attracting 196 entries. Travnicek entered the final day as chip leader and eventually defeated Lubomir Rulík to win €7,442. In a key hand, he held pocket queens and hit an out on the river to overtake his opponent's 7-5, after which he cruised to victory.

• 2019 The Big Wrap: In the €2,350 buy-in main event, Travnicek managed to double up (against opponent Khurana). The event had a total prize pool of €1,000,000 with 474 entries.
• Total Earnings: As of 2026, his live tournament earnings stand at €275,376, ranking him among the top Czech players.

Travnicek is known for a conservative and precise style, excelling in post-flop decision-making with a focus on hand selection and positional advantage. He demonstrates patience in key hands, waiting for opponents to make mistakes before striking decisively. This approach has allowed him to remain profitable over the long term. The community refers to him as the "Czech Solid Player," and he frequently participates in low-to-mid buy-in events, steadily accumulating prize money to move up in stakes.

• Tags: ČPT Six-Time Champion, Czech Solid Player
• Anecdote: According to community rumors, he once defeated several high-stakes players in a low-stakes event to win, earning him the nickname "Dark Knight," though this has not been officially confirmed.