Ricardo Alves De Lima Tavares

Ricardo Alves De Lima Tavares (known as Ricardo Tavares) is a professional poker player from Brazil. As of the latest data, he is ranked 5070th in the world, with career total earnings of approximately $642,153. He is active in both online and live events, particularly well-known in the South American poker scene.

Ricardo Tavares started his poker career online and has cashed multiple times in Brazilian domestic events. His major achievements include several final tables in the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) and notable finishes in international events such as the WSOP (World Series of Poker). Specific prize amounts and years are not publicly available in detail.

Tavares is known for his solid tight-aggressive style (TAG), excelling at post-flop value betting with position. He focuses on hand reading and starting hand selection, avoiding excessive aggression while maintaining composure under pressure.

• Tags: Brazilian Solid Player, Online Grinder
• Anecdote: In a high buy-in event, he successfully bluffed multiple times with a suited connector, earning the commentator's description of "Brazilian cold blood."

Tavares' success highlights the importance of solid fundamentals and discipline. For amateur players, studying his preflop selection and post-flop pot control strategies can help reduce unnecessary losses. Additionally, his calm mindset, especially in critical tournament stages, is worth emulating.