Kirill Gerasimov
Childhood
Kirill Gerasimov was born on June 5, 1971, in Moscow, Soviet Union.
Career
Gerasimov began his poker journey in European tournaments in 2001 and quickly rose to prominence by winning the World Heads-Up Poker Championship in Vienna in 2002, securing a €60,000 prize. He gained international recognition with a runner-up finish at the 2003 World Poker Tour $25,000 championship, earning $506,625. Gerasimov has made several final tables at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), including notable finishes in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, and 2009, where he finished second in the $10,000 Pot Limit Hold'em World Championship for $391,369. He also reached two final tables in the European Poker Tour's second season.
Personal life
Mentored by poker professional Marcel Lüske, Gerasimov has also mentored former tennis star Yevgeny Kafelnikov and professional player Mikhail Lakhitov.
Revenue
Gerasimov's live tournament winnings exceed $2,500,000, with $1,377,938 from 29 WSOP cashes as of his last major cash in 2018.
Interesting facts
Won the European Rookie of the Year award in 2002. Known as the original Russian poker stalwart, paving the way for other Russian players on the international scene. Regularly appeared on major poker tours after his 2003 breakthrough.
Legacy
Gerasimov is recognized as a trailblazer for Russian poker, inspiring a new generation of players and contributing to the game's growth in Russia and Europe.
Frequently asked Questions
His largest single prize was $506,625 for finishing runner-up at the 2003 World Poker Tour $25,000 championship event.
No, he has reached multiple final tables but has not won a WSOP bracelet.
He was mentored by Marcel Lüske.
He has mentored Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Mikhail Lakhitov.
