Yan Kustikov

Yan Kustikov (also known as Yan "Kustikov") is a Russian poker professional based in Moscow. He has been active on the Russian poker platform GipsyTeam since March 29, 2014, where he holds an impressive +5232 reputation rating from fellow players. His forum activity and feedback highlight him as a trustworthy, skilled, and highly respected member of the community.

Kustikov is a prominent member of the Think Twice Team, a Russian poker coaching and backing group. He actively participates in online backing threads and shares his expertise in MTT strategy. His GipsyTeam profile shows a heavy involvement in online poker discussions, particularly in high-stakes MTT and cash game sections.

Kustikov is frequently referred to as a "high roller" by peers, with multiple mentions of success in the Baltic Poker Tour (BPT) high-roller events. Notable results include winning the BPT12 High Roller tournament in November 2016, earning praise from the community (e.g., "Top1 ХР БПТ12! Красава!"). He has also cashed in the BPT main events and other side tournaments.

In August 2024, he recorded a cash in the WSOP Circuit Event #9: C$1,700 No Limit Hold'em at Playground Poker Club (Canada), finishing 36th out of 1,503 entries for C$5,570. While this result does not carry a WSOP bracelet, it demonstrates his ability to perform in major live events.

Kustikov is known for an aggressive, high-volume online style, often multitabling and exploiting opponents. His peers describe him as a "top shot killer" and a "young high roller" with a knack for deep runs. He is also active in the backing community, staking and being staked, which shows his risk management and trust among peers.

With over 4,900 positive ratings and only a handful of negative marks, Kustikov is widely regarded as a reliable, friendly, and generous person. Comments from other players highlight his honesty, communication skills, and supportive nature (e.g., "приятный в общении и ответственный человек", "отличный парень"). He is also known for his self-deprecating humor and willingness to help others improve.

Kustikov lives in Moscow and lists his birthday as December 14. He maintains a low social media profile; his VK page (id1046687) shows minimal personal information but confirms his residence and age. He occasionally streams poker on platforms like Twitch, as referenced in a 2020 GipsyTeam news comment.

Yan Kustikov has built a solid career through online grinding, team collaboration, and consistent live cashes. While he may not have a WSOP main event final table on record (contrary to some unverified sources), his BPT high-roller win and numerous backing successes solidify his status as a respected Russian high-stakes player.