Fabrod Nazari Wins WPT Cyprus Championship
Fabrod Nazari of Iran won the 2026 WPT Cyprus Championship, defeating Lebanon's Chadi Rizk heads-up to close the $3,500 buy-in event at the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino.
The tournament drew 520 entrants, generated a $2 million prize pool, and paid the top 65 finishers. Nazari earned $368,900 for first place and also secured a $10,400 seat to the WPT World Championship.
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A Four-Day Run Ends With Nazari on Top
The Cyprus Championship played out over four days before the field was reduced from 520 entries to one winner. Nazari outlasted 519 opponents to claim the World Poker Tour title, while Rizk finished second for $238,000.
China's Weiran Pu placed third for $175,000. Moldova's Mihai Trofim finished fourth for $130,000, Romania's Sergiu Cornea took fifth for $97,000, and Jordan's Sami Ayyoub placed sixth for $73,000.
Leading Payouts From the Final Table
The reported leading payouts reflected a final stretch with players from Iran, Lebanon, China, Moldova, Romania, and Jordan among the top finishers.
- 1st: Fabrod Nazari, Iran — $368,900
- 2nd: Chadi Rizk, Lebanon — $238,000
- 3rd: Weiran Pu, China — $175,000
- 4th: Mihai Trofim, Moldova — $130,000
- 5th: Sergiu Cornea, Romania — $97,000
- 6th: Sami Ayyoub, Jordan — $73,000
The Heads-Up Hand That Decided the Title
The championship was settled after Nazari held the six-five of hearts and flopped a six-high straight. Rizk held king-five and moved all-in with an open-ended straight draw.
The turn and river did not help Rizk, leaving Nazari's flopped straight ahead. That final pot confirmed Nazari as champion and gave him the largest payout of the tournament.
What the Victory Adds to Nazari's Record
The win gives Nazari a WPT championship title, a $368,900 score, and a $10,400 seat to the WPT World Championship. His lifetime tournament earnings rose to $474,991 after the result.
For Nazari, the Cyprus result combines immediate prize money with a direct path into one of the World Poker Tour's major championship events.
FAQ
Who won the 2026 WPT Cyprus Championship?
Fabrod Nazari of Iran won the 2026 WPT Cyprus Championship.
How much did Nazari win in Cyprus?
Nazari won $368,900 and a $10,400 seat to the WPT World Championship.
How large was the WPT Cyprus Championship field?
The $3,500 buy-in tournament attracted 520 entrants and created a $2 million prize pool.
Which hand secured Nazari's championship?
Nazari held the six-five of hearts and flopped a six-high straight against Rizk's king-five.