Vladimir Shchemelev
| Vladimir Shchemelev | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | GVOZDIKA55 |
| Residence | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Final table(s) | 10 |
| Money finish(es) | 31 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 114th, 2014 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
Vladimir Shchemelev (born 1972 or 1973) is a Russian banker and professional poker player from
St. Petersburg, Russia. He is an online cash game player earning over $1,600,000 playing under the alias GVOZDIKA55 on PokerStars and NEKOTYAN on Full Tilt Poker. He specializes in mixed games.[1][2]
Poker career
Shchemelev made two cashes in the 2007 WSOP.The Poker Player's Championship finishing runner-up to Michael Mizrachi for $963,375. He went on to cash an additional three times that year.[5]
In 2013, he won his first bracelet in the $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo event for $279,094.[6]
As of 2014, Shchemelev's total live tournament winnings exceed $1,900,000 of which $1,800,231 come from cashes at the WSOP.[7]
World Series of Poker
| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo event | $279,094 |
| 2017 | $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Mix | $193,484 |
References
- ^ "Poker Player GVOZDIKA55". HighStakesDB. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Vladimir Shchemelev - Poker Player". CardPlayer. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, World Championship Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, S.H.O.E." The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Wise, Gary (11 June 2010). "Vladimir Shchemelev stealing the show". ESPN.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ Cox, Diana (28 June 2013). "Shchemelev and Volpe Win Bracelets, One Drop Near Money". BLUFF.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Vladimir Schemelev's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 25 November 2023.