Vladimir Korzinin: The mysterious inventor and new-found high-roller crusher

Vladimir Korzinin's name was, until then, utterly unknown to the poker world. He has only four recorded live tournament results in the last five weeks. In October, he finished 3rd in the $5,000 Mystery Bounty event at the EPT Cyprus for $45,800.

He followed that up with a seat in the $20,000 Mystery Bounty event at the Monte Carlo Triton Series for $31,000, where he finished 26th. However, the good stuff came after that. He finished 2nd in the $200,000 High Roller for $3.5 million - losing heads-up to Patrik Antonius. If that wasn't enough, he also took his seat in the $150,000 event, where he was undefeated. He took down the tournament for an additional $4.35 million.

His style and personality are mysterious: he refused to be interviewed and gave his tournament trophy to another player, saying he had nowhere to put it. Online communities and Reddit users soon tried deciphering who Vladimir Korzinin was but found little information.

Corsin was presented as an "inventor" at the Triton competition, leading to further speculation. Internet browsers have discovered three patents registered in his name, all related to stock trading. These claimed that Korzini was active in the field of securities trading and used a unique proprietary system that made him successful.

It has also been mentioned in some Estonian forums that Korzinin is a highly educated and wealthy man who participates in tournaments out of a passion for poker and likes to play small stakes in an Estonian casino when there is no big game on. From this, it would seem that Korzinin is not playing poker primarily for the winnings; he is driven by his love of the game, not by fame or profit.

Corsin's nickname "Gambledore" quickly spread in poker circles, referring to his game's almost magical and elusive nature. He made bold moves that were a complete departure from classic poker strategies. His game was characterised by unpredictability and intuitive decisions that often shocked seasoned pros.

To Patrik Antonius and other big names, Korzini's tactics were a mystery, and many watched in awe and puzzlement as he made such bold moves to advance in the tournament. Viewers and commentators on the Triton series were also fascinated by Korzinin's moves, which defied all conventional poker theory.

Corsini's unique presence on several forums and social networking sites has inspired the poker community. Memes about him have flooded the internet, and his character "Gambledore" has become particularly popular, manipulating cards and other players like a magician.

In one meme, for example, he is portrayed as a cloaked, hat-wearing magician who sits at the table, wise and mysterious, as he 'charms' his opponents with his game. In addition, many people shared the news that Korzinin had not given any interviews, adding to the mystery surrounding him.

Korzinin's style of play and results have led many to describe him as a "lucky amateur", and the question arises as to whether luck got him to the final table. Some analysts believe that Corsin has caught an amazing string of luck, which would explain how he has performed at such a high level in the professional field.

Others, however, believe that Korzinin may be a "walking solver" who is above traditional poker approaches and has been able to use his skills to stay ahead of the top pros. Whether Korzinin will be successful in the long run with this strategy remains to be seen, but in any case, his presence has brought a new colour to the poker world.

Estonian inventor and stockbroker Vladimir Korzinin has shown that poker is not just for the pros. As an amateur, he achieved one of the biggest scores in the Triton series and did it with his unusual, unpredictable playing technique. Community interest in him is unbroken, and the question of whether he can succeed in the long term is still open. However, his performance has undoubtedly brought a new colour to the poker world and should inspire those who are not following the usual patterns but are forging their own path.