Fedor Holz

Why did Fedor Holz retire at age 23?

After winning ~$20M+ in 2016 (the most dominant single year in poker tournament history), Holz announced partial retirement at age 23. His reasoning: he had financially achieved everything he set out to, the grind was unsustainable, and he wanted to focus on investments, business ventures, and life balance. He never fully quit — he kept playing select high rollers — but stepped back from full-time MTT grinding. He has since returned more actively post-2020.

How much has Fedor Holz won in his poker career?

Career live tournament earnings: ~$36M+, placing him in the top 10 all-time despite a remarkably short active career. 2016 alone accounted for ~$20M of that — including the SHRB main event ($4.98M), Triton Super High Roller Cyprus, and a WSOP $111K High Roller bracelet. His efficiency (earnings per year played) is arguably the highest in poker history.

What is Pokercode?

Pokercode is a poker training platform co-founded by Fedor Holz and Steffen Sontheimer in 2020. It offers GTO-focused courses, hand reviews, and a structured curriculum from beginner to high stakes. Pokercode emphasizes theoretical foundations (solver work, equity calculations) over feel-based instruction. It's become one of the most respected training sites alongside Run It Once and Upswing Poker.

What is Fedor Holz's playing style?

Theoretically rigorous and GTO-focused. Holz was an early adopter of solver-based study and is known for calm, analytical decision-making at the table. He plays a balanced, low-variance style compared to flashier high rollers — fewer hero calls, more pot control, precise bet sizing. His public persona is family-oriented and notably composed, distinguishing him from the volatile personalities common in high-stakes poker.

Is Fedor Holz still playing poker in 2026?

Yes, selectively. After his 2016 partial retirement, Holz returned to the MTT scene around 2020 and has played major high roller series since — Triton, WSOP, EPT events. He no longer grinds full schedules but picks high-EV spots. He also remains active as a coach and content creator through Pokercode, and as an investor in poker tech and wellness startups (including Primed Mind, a mindfulness app).