Kanchan Sharma - Poker Player

Biography

Kanchan Sharma is a professional Indian poker player known for success in online and live tournaments. She has made over $72,726 in total live earnings. With a rank of 155th on India's All-time money list, she inspires women who are hesitant to pursue a career in poker.

Here’s everything you need to know about this charismatic Poker player.

Background

Kanchan Sharma, a native of Agra and graduate with a Bachelor's in Commerce from the University of Delhi, stumbled upon Poker in 2017. Although working as an instructional designer then, Kanchan was introduced to the game by her friend, who sparked a newfound passion within her. Despite being unfamiliar with the game initially, she took six to seven months deep-diving into its basics while sharpening her skills repeatedly. Her hard work finally paid off when she decided it was worth quitting corporate life altogether to pursue poker full-time.

Poker Career

Initially playing poker as a hobby, Kanchan eventually devoted herself entirely to the game. Despite facing obstacles while shifting from a corporate job to professional gaming, she overcame them with persistence and structured methods. Kanchan's impressive presence in poker, specifically online gaming, can be attributed to her expertise in Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs).

Kanchan’s online winnings exceed ₹93.88 lakhs. Her personal best online score is ₹9.39 lakhs in a domestic event. She also ventured into live poker events, with her most notable performance being at the Baazi Poker Tour in 2019, where she secured a live cash of ₹1.01 lakhs.

As per the Hendon Mob database, the player has total live earnings of $72,726, with her best live cash being $16,143. She currently ranks 39,433rd on the All-Time Money List and 152nd in the India All-Time Money List. Her highest All-Time Money List rank was 38,229th, and she is placed 17,201st in the Global Poker Index, with a popularity ranking of 134,644th.

Poker Achievements

Kanchan clinched the India Online Poker Championship (IOPC) title and received a prize of ₹17,98,906 in 2022. Furthermore, she emerged victorious at the Winter Celebration Series by winning ₹6,62,500.

Net Worth

Kanchan Sharma has a total live earnings of $72,726.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired Kanchan Sharma to pursue Poker professionally?

In 2017, a friend introduced Kanchan to poker. Her fondness for it escalated as she gained more knowledge about the game. After extensive learning and training sessions over several months, Kanchan abandoned her corporate job and pursued poker full-time.

What are Kanchan Sharma’s Poker achievements?

Kanchan’s biggest achievements include winning ₹17,98,906 at the India Online Poker Championship (IOPC) and ₹6,62,500 at the Winter Celebration Series. She has also made a mark in live poker with a personal best score of ₹1.01 lakhs at the Baazi Poker Tour in 2019.

How does Kanchan Sharma prepare for her Poker sessions?

Kanchan follows a balanced routine that includes physical exercise, yoga, and meditation to stay mentally and physically fit. She also reviews her games regularly to refine her strategies.