Poker player

Vyacheslav Ozhigov

Russia

Vyacheslav Ozhigov, known online as '1nvoker', is a Russian high-stakes poker professional who rose to prominence in online cash games before winning the GT Live Main Event in 2016. He has earned over $300,000 in online play and nearly $70,000 in live tournaments, and is also a respected coach and streamer.

Career earnings: $ 68,2131 views

Early Career

Vyacheslav Ozhigov first appeared on the poker scene in 2012 under the nickname '1nvoker'. He quickly climbed to high-stakes limits, competing against top grinders. In 2014 alone, he earned over $300,000 online, establishing himself as a formidable force in the online poker world.

Major Achievements

Ozhigov's breakout live result came in 2016 when he won the Main Event of the GT Live festival in Cyprus. After a three-way deal, he took home $45,508 and secured the trophy by winning a flip. This event also marked the first time Ozhigov revealed his face publicly, ending years of anonymity.

Live Tournament Results

According to PokerRank, Ozhigov has two recorded live cashes totaling $68,226. His notable results include:

  • GipsyTeam Live Poker Festival 2016 August Main Event: 65th place for $65,500 (August 2016)
  • Russian Poker Tour 2015 March WPPS Main Event: 10th place for $2,726 (March–April 2015)

Playing Style and Reputation

Ozhigov is known as a high-stakes professional with a solid, fundamentally sound approach. He has been featured in hand analyses on high-stakes tables (NL5000-NL40000) and is respected for his discipline and mathematical play.

Coaching and Streaming

From 2017 onward, Ozhigov focused on coaching, offering private sessions to mid-stakes players. He also streams on Twitch, where he plays high-stakes and the game PUBG.

Retirement and Return

In 2018, Ozhigov announced his retirement from poker, citing a downswing and interest in cryptocurrency. However, he returned to action in 2020, playing on PokerOK and later being banned for bumhunting. Despite his brief hiatus, he remains active in the poker community.

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