If there is one thing better than making a final table at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), it’s making two of them in 48 hours. But for German Pot Limit Omaha specialist Quirin Zech, a mere appearance wasn’t enough.
Fresh off a third-place finish in WSOPC Event #3 just a day prior, Zech returned to the felt at King’s Resort with a vengeance. Navigating a compact but shark-infested field in Event #4: €2,000 PLO 8-Max, Zech outlasted 44 entries to capture the WSOPC Ring and the €29,900 top prize.
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The “Overlay” Edition
For serious PLO grinders, the real story in Rozvadov this week hasn’t just been the action. It’s been the value. Both Event #3 and Event #4 missed their €100,000 guarantees, creating significant overlays for the players smart enough to register.
- Event #3 (€1,000 PLO): 94 entries created a €15,000 overlay.
- Event #4 (€2,000 PLO): 44 entries created a €13,000 overlay.
In the High Roller, the €100,000 guarantee meant the 44 players were effectively battling for free money added by the house. With a starting field that small, the tournament played more like a Sit & Go than a major championship, forcing players to adjust their ranges for wider, more aggressive play. This format played perfectly into Quirin Zech’s wheelhouse.
Event #4: The German Home Game
The final table of the €2,000 High Roller was essentially a “German Home Game,” with six of the seven finalists hailing from Germany. The lone outsider was Ukraine’s Yuriy Nasikovskiy, who put up a valiant fight to finish 3rd for €12,400.
The day began with a shock exit that underscored the brutal variance of Pot Limit Omaha. Andre Winkler-Arnold, who started the final day as the chip leader, could not find any momentum. In a series of unfortunate collisions, his stack evaporated, sending him to the rail in 7th place for a min-cash of €5,000.
With the chip leader out, the door opened for Zech. He navigated the short-handed play with surgical aggression, eventually finding himself heads-up against fellow countryman Sarharib Karatas. Zech made no mistakes in the duel, closing it out to secure the ring.
Event #4: €2,000 PLO 8-Max Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (EUR) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Quirin Zech | Germany | €29,900 | $35,065 |
| 2nd | Sarharib Karatas | Germany | €18,600 | $21,813 |
| 3rd | Yuriy Nasikovskiy | Ukraine | €12,400 | $14,542 |
| 4th | Fabian Filchner | Germany | €8,800 | $10,320 |
| 5th | Marcel Maubach | Germany | €6,700 | $7,857 |
| 6th | Tobias Eckl | Germany | €5,600 | $6,567 |
| 7th | Andre Winkler-Arnold | Germany | €5,000 | $5,864 |
The Warm-Up: Event #3 Recap
Zech’s victory in the High Roller was impressive, but his consistency is what stands out. Just one day prior, he was deep in Event #3: €1,000 PLO 8-Max.
That event drew 94 entries and saw Dutch pro Bjorn Verbakel take the title and €23,200. While Zech fell short of the ring in that event, busting in 3rd place for €9,900, the deep run clearly warmed up his game for the higher stakes the following day.
Event #3: €1,000 PLO 8-Max Notable Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bjorn Verbakel | Netherlands | €23,200 |
| 2nd | Unknown Player | Switzerland | €14,800 |
| 3rd | Quirin Zech | Germany | €9,900 |
| 4th | Yevhen Mevsha | Ukraine | €6,900 |
| 5th | Andreas Fröhli | Austria | €5,050 |
Player Profile: Quirin Zech
Quirin Zech is not your average tournament grinder. Known primarily as a Pot Limit Omaha specialist, Zech has built a reputation for thriving in high-variance spots that make Hold’em players uncomfortable.
While many players struggle to transition between field sizes, Zech showed remarkable adaptability in Rozvadov. He navigated a 94-player field to take 3rd, and immediately adjusted his strategy to crush a 44-player hyper-aggressive field the next day.
With these back-to-back scores, Zech has added nearly €40,000 to his bankroll in under 48 hours, further cementing his status as one of the most dangerous PLO players in the King’s Resort field.
What’s Next?
The WSOP Circuit at King’s Resort continues this week with the Main Event. Given Zech’s current form and the massive overlays we are seeing, all eyes will be on whether the PLO specialist decides to jump into the two-card streets to chase another ring.
With over 12 years of Omaha Poker experience, Lebi is the Head of Content at PLO365. A dedicated PLO specialist, he bridges the gap between complex GTO theory and practical street poker. He leads our review team, stress-testing PLO solvers, HUDs, and training courses to ensure they meet the demands of the modern grinder. When he isn’t auditing poker room RNGs or writing strategy guides, you can find him grinding mid-stakes PLO cash games and Turbo MTTs.
