Ole Schemion

A unique style of play, bold decisions and astonishing intuition are the qualities that have helped Ole Schemion etch his name into the history of world poker forever. The two-time WSOP bracelet winner and EPT title holder became world famous before the age of 30. The poker player’s success is not just stats, but the result of hard work, thanks to which he became an idol for many fans of the card game.

Main Information

Ole Schemion is one of the youngest and most successful poker players in the world. He easily defeats titled opponents due to his brilliant ability to predict his opponent’s moves.

Nickname: Wizowizo;
Nationality: German;
Residence: Berlin, Germany;
Born: August 12, 1992;
Age: 32;
Last Results: 1st place in the $50,000 High Roller at EPT Barcelona 2023 for $800,000; 3rd place in the WSOP Europe €25,000 High Roller for 2022 for €350,000; 2nd place in the Triton Poker Madrid €100,000 No-Limit Hold’em for 2021 for €1,250,000.

Ole Schemion Biography

Schemion was born on August 12, 1992 in Berlin, Germany. He grew up in a family that always encouraged the desire for independence. His childhood was spent in a spirit of discovery and experimentation. Passionate about sports and intellectual games, Ole from a young age showed a passion for competition. Poker appeared in the life of the future pro by chance, but from the very first games it captured his attention.

While studying in high school, Schemion became interested in card games – at first it was a home game with friends. Gradually, the young man immersed himself in the world of strategies, discovering the complexity of tactical moves and decisions. Obsessed with the game, he read poker books and articles 24 hours a day.

His parents did not immediately support their son’s interest in the game. But Ole himself was convinced: it was more than just a hobby. After receiving his certificate, he decided to focus on poker and see where this choice would lead him. Schemion began to try his hand at online tournaments. Successes and first earnings pushed the young man to take bolder steps.

Poker Career

A solid start at the age of 19 and a quick ascent to the world poker scene – that’s how Ole Schemion’s career began. His first major win on the European Poker Tour (EPT) Berlin launched the German’s career. Since then, he has won more than 10 titles, including a trophy in the EPT Sanremo High Roller for $366,124. In 2016, Schemion had his best result at the € Super High Roller in Monaco.

The period from 2013 to 2015 proved to be a triumphant one for the professional poker player. In January 2015, he topped the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings with 4,083.21 points, making him the highest-ranked player in open tournaments. By 2024, Schemion is ranked 49th in the GPI world rankings.

Live Poker Achievements

The 32-year-old poker player is confident in live tournaments despite facing the strongest opponents. He has made the final tables many times and won events that are crucial to a pro’s career:

2012 – 1st place, Partouche Poker Tour Main Event, €1,172,850;
2013 – 1st place, EPT Grand Final High Roller (Monte Carlo), €1,000,000;
2014 – 1st place, Master Classics of Poker Main Event (Amsterdam), €278,000;
2018 – 1st place, WSOP Europe €25,500 High Roller (Rozvadov), €473,000
2023 – 2nd place, Triton Poker Series Cyprus $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em, $1,250,000.

Online Poker Achievements

The German is no less successful in online poker. Schemion skillfully calculates the moves of his opponents, achieving high-profile victories in major series:

2016 – 1st place, PokerStars Sunday Million, $215,000;
2018 – 1st place, WCOOP $5,200 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller, $283,260;
2019 – 2nd place, SCOOP $10,300 Main Event High, winning $465,000;
2020 – 1st place, GGNetwork Super High Roller $25,000, winning $349,800;
2022 – 3rd place, WSOP Online $10,000 Super High Roller, winning $110,500.

Top Five Career Cashes

Ole Schemion’s accomplishments are impressive for the number of titles and prize money he has earned over the years of professional play. Some of his achievements have become world records, cementing his position among the world’s top poker players. The German’s five biggest wins are prime examples of his risk-taking ability, precise calculations and impeccable strategy:

Tournament	Year	Venue	Prize money	Occupied position
€ Super High Roller #16	2016	EPT Monte Carlo, Monaco	$1,809,000	1-е
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA)	2018	Bahamas	$1,175,000	1-е
EPT Sanremo High Roller	2014	Sanremo, Italy	$366,124	1-е
WSOP Europe High Roller	2022	Rozvadov, Czech Republic	$720,000	2-е
Partypoker Millions	2017	Barcelona, Spain	$500,000	3-е

Thanks to these victories, Schemion has become one of the most successful players whose poker earnings have exceeded $20 million.

Ole Schemion Socials

Wizowizo is an active user of socials. In his profile he shares his experience of participation in tournaments, moments from his personal life. His publications are always of interest to his fans, as he is not shy to talk about the difficulties of his professional career.

Social network	Profile
Twitter	https://twitter.com/ole_schemion
Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ole.schemion

FAQ

Is Ole Schemion good at poker?

Ole Schemion is one of the best poker players in the world. Multiple wins in prestigious tournaments and high positions in the GPI rankings speak for themselves.