| 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]
Shchemelev made two cashes in the 2007 WSOP. [3] [4] In 2010, he was a relatively unknown player who had success in 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 2019, Shchemelev's total live tournament winnings exceed $2,200,000. [7]
| 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 |