Yuri Dzivielevski
“theNERDguy”
Brazil's top MTT specialist and one of the most consistent tournament players in the world. Known for his deep runs in major events and disciplined GTO approach.
Career Earnings
$8M+
Playing Approach
Balanced
Plays On
HISTORY
Career & origins of Yuri Dzivielevski
Yuri Dzivielevski, known online as "theNERDguy," rose from Brazil's thriving domestic poker scene to become one of the most respected tournament players on the international circuit. Growing up during the online poker boom, he honed his skills on digital felt before transitioning to major live events — and excelled at both.
His dominance of the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) circuit established him as the country's premier MTT specialist. His deeply technical approach, rooted in modern GTO theory and extensive solver work, set him apart from more reads-based players and allowed him to run deep consistently in fields of thousands. What truly announced him to the global community was his ability to perform not just in Brazilian events but in the world's biggest international tournaments — major WSOP events in Las Vegas and flagship series on GGPoker and PokerStars.
His combination of technical precision, emotional discipline, and serious study habits make him one of the most complete tournament players of his generation and a source of genuine pride for Brazilian poker.