The Mechanics of Poker Podcast Sergey "MunEZ_StaRR" Nikiforov on playing nosebleed stakes MOPP E14
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Aug 18, 2022 In this conversation with Sergey 'MunEZ_StaRR' Nikiforov, a high-stakes online cash game player with a background in applied mathematics, we delve into his rise to playing $100K NL. He candidly shares the challenges of moving up the stakes and the psychological hurdles he faced transitioning from lower to mid-stakes. Sergey discusses the unique mindset shaped by the Russian poker scene and how skills from competitive Warcraft 3 influenced his poker strategies. The importance of adaptability and maintaining self-awareness in high-pressure environments is also a focal point.
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Warcraft 3 Background
- Sergey Nikiforov played Warcraft 3 for eight years, starting around age 12.
- This was his first real strategy game besides chess, which he played with his father.
Inspiration to Start Poker
- Sergey was inspired to try poker after a Warcraft 3 friend won a month's salary in one night.
- He also learned later that 2008 WSOP runner-up Ivan Danidov was a former Warcraft 3 player.
Optimal Session Length
- Track and grade your poker sessions to understand how session length impacts your game quality.
- This helps determine an optimal session length for profitability and discipline.