Titan Poker Team - Kirill Magnusov

Name: Kirill Magnusov

Country: Russia

Kirill Magnusov takes great satisfaction in being the best player from his home country of Russia to have won the Titan Team Country Final Tournament. He has recently started to take his poker game more seriously and plans to play in some live tournaments soon.

Well done! You're officially the best Titan Poker tournament player in your country! How do you feel?

Even though it gives me great satisfaction to be the best player from my country, I am happiest about winning the prize money. I am looking forward to my first live tournament sponsored by Titan Poker. I feel it will turn my world upside down and even could change my attitude towards this victory.

What do you like to do when your not playing poker?

I work as a system administrator and when I am not at the poker table, I enjoy playing sports.

What's your educational background?

I have a degree in electrical engineering.

How long have you been playing poker and how did you get started?

My first experience with poker was three years ago after I saw an advertisement on TV. I started playing free rolls and over time I made progress. I then participated in a Re-buy tournament with a Buy-in of $1 and won second place. Last summer I decided to take poker more seriously with a helping hand from poker school.

What's your biggest win so far either live or online?

My biggest win came in a freeroll and I won $2,500.

What's your poker philosophy?

A poker player needs to be aggressive.

What's your life philosophy?

Think positive and be optimistic.

How would you describe yourself?

I am shy, intellectual and overall a good guy.

What's your favourite music/movie?

I do not have any favourite type of music. The music I like depends on how I am feeling at the moment. My favourite television series is Californication.

Which poker player do you aspire to be most like and why?

There is no one in particular. There are many quality players and I use them as a guide to become better.

Do you prefer online or live tournaments and why?

I have not yet played in any live tournaments due to the strict rules of the bankrolls. As preparation for the Titan Poker Team, I will definitely play some live tournaments.

Any key moments you remember from the Titan Team Country Final Tournament?

Approaching the end of the tournament I became a chip leader. The key moment of the game is probably the one when I unsuccessfully tried to “steal” chips. In the end, I did not succumb to the temptation and loose my stake.

Which tournament/country is first on your list as a new Titan Team member and why?

I do not know yet.

What do you plan to do with the prize money from each tournament if you win?

I am going to donate some of the money and refill my existing bankrolls. I am thinking about creating a bankroll just for live tournaments.

Any advice to other players hoping to be a part of the Titan Team?

Play as much as you can and develop your skills. You will not have to wait long before you start to see the benefits of your effort.

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