Sergey Nikiforov

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.