Ricardo Silva

Ricardo Silva is a Portuguese online poker player who has made a name for himself in the international poker scene, particularly on online poker and Winamax. While often flying under the radar, his results speak volumes: multiple five-figure scores, victories in high-buy-in events, and a reputation for grinding successfully across different platforms. Originally from Portugal, Silva plays under the screen name "XunekasNF" on online poker and "preTu.ras" on online poker.

Silva’s biggest career results have come in 2025. On July 16, 2025, he won the Tuesday Classic HR [Bounty Edition] on online poker, a $1,050 buy-in tournament with a $100,000 guarantee. Topping a field of 139 entries, he earned $34,525 in total, including $11,603.29 for first place and $22,921.88 in bounties.

Earlier, on April 14, 2025, Silva had a standout Sunday session on online poker, capturing two major cashes. He won the GGMasters Bounty $320, a freezeout with 1,573 entries and a $468,124 prize pool, taking home $42,182. That same day, he finished third in the Sunday Monster Stack $250, earning an additional $10,143. This double performance netted him over $50,000 in a single day.

On April 17, 2025, Silva shipped a Winamax Series event, earning €25,049 (approximately $28,000), besting a field of nearly 300 entries.

Beyond his headline victories, Silva consistently adds to his bankroll with steady cashes. On online poker, he won the US$ 3,000 Mystery Bounty FRENZY 33 for $1,484 and placed third in the US$ 10,000 Daily Gems – The PKO Rumble 55 for $974, totaling $2,458 in a single day. These results showcase his ability to compete across buy-in levels.

Silva is known as a disciplined and patient player, willing to grind long sessions to exploit late-stage advantages. His style is not overly aggressive but capitalizes on opponents’ mistakes, especially in bounty tournaments where he can accumulate additional value. He demonstrates strong adaptability, transitioning between turbos, freezeouts, and progressive knockout formats.

Ricardo Silva may not be a household name, but his consistent results on the global online poker stage place him among Portugal’s respected grinders. With over $100,000 in tracked earnings and several five-figure scores in 2025 alone, he continues to prove his skill in the competitive world of online poker.