![]() Chess also required much more preparation, which is not needed for poker. Playing chess taught me how to endure long sessions by the table. ![]() After finishing studies, Staszko started working at Třinec Iron and Steel Works. During his studies, Staszko became champion of the Czech university darts league and was also a successful chess player. Later, while studying at Technical University of Ostrava, he not only supported himself from the games, but he also saved roughly CZK400,000 ( €14,000) annually. He started playing mariáš and betting on sport games during high school. ![]() Īs a child, Staszko was an athlete, becoming long jump champion of his Třinec Polish primary school. His parents are Rudolf, who works in Třinec Iron and Steel Works, and Žofie, who works as a pharmacist. Martin Staszko (born 22 June 1976 in Třinec) is a Czech poker player, best known as the runner-up of the Main Event at the 2011 World Series of Poker, where he finished second to Pius Heinz. ![]() Information accurate as of 26 March 2014. ![]()
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