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martin de knijff

Martin de Knijff

Birthdate: October 2, 1972
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden
Current Residence: Stockholm, Sweden
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Martin began playing poker at the age of 19 when he moved to Stockholm, Sweden. He learned the game from reading Doyle Brunson's book "Super System". Martin is also a professional bridge player as well as a professional sports bettor. Martin became a noted world class poker player with a win at the World Poker Tour Five Star Poker Classic Championship which at the time was the largest single prize ever awarded to a poker player. His basic game philosophy is "To respect, but never fear your opponent".

MAJOR POKER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Year Event
2004 1st World Poker Tour Championship
2004 2nd World Series of Poker No Limit Hold'em
2003 1st Swedish HLNE Championship
2001 3rd World Poker Open Pot Limit Hold'em

2005 season

  • 21st LA Poker Classic
  • 22nd European Poker Tour Grand Final