Chris Moorman: Biography, Career and Poker Results

November 7, 2026

Chris Moorman is an English professional poker player, born in 1985 and known online as “Moorman1”. He built his name in online tournaments, where in 2013 he became the first player to pass $10 million in lifetime online earnings, and later added live titles: the 2014 WPT L.A. Poker Classic, a first WSOP bracelet in 2017 and a second online in 2021. In 2026 he was one of eight finalists for the Poker Hall of Fame. ^{[1][3][4][16]}

Chris Moorman, English poker player, at the WPT World Championship — Photo: World Poker Tour, licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Chris Moorman: key facts

Full name	Chris Moorman (Christopher Moorman on WSOP.com) ^[2]
Online alias	Moorman1 ^[1]
Country	England, United Kingdom ^[1]
Born	1985 (age 40–41), from Southend ^[1][5]
Known for	Online tournaments: first player to pass $10 million in lifetime online earnings ^[3]
WSOP bracelets	2 (plus 2 WSOP Circuit rings; 448 cashes, 47 final tables) ^[2]
Major titles	WPT L.A. Poker Classic 2014; WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed 2017; WSOP Online $800 8-Max Turbo Deepstack Championship 2021 ^[4][10][12]
Live tournament earnings	$11,778,266 as of October 27, 2026 ^[1]
Poker Hall of Fame	Finalist in 2026 (not inducted) ^[16][17]
Book	Moorman’s Book of Poker (with Byron Jacobs, 2014) ^[7]

Early life and first steps in poker

Moorman was born in 1985 and comes from Southend, England. ^[1][5] PokerNews describes him as a player who started online and built his bankroll from scratch, with an early second place in an online freeroll worth $70. For much of his career he was based in Brighton. ^[1]

The online record

Playing as “Moorman1”, he became one of the most consistent winners in online multi-table tournaments. In September 2013 a win in a $215 PartyPoker tournament, worth $9,500, took his lifetime online earnings past $10 million. According to PocketFives, he was the first player to reach eight figures online; no one else had then won more than $7.5 million. ^[3]

PocketFives also awards a “Triple Crown” to a player who wins three major online tournaments on three different sites within seven days. In August 2014 Moorman won his 21st, extending his own record. ^[6] His online winnings passed $14 million by 2017 and are now put at nearly $15 million, which is why PokerNews calls him widely considered the most successful online tournament player in the history of the game. ^[9][15]

Playing style

Moorman is a No-Limit Hold’em tournament specialist, and many of his best results have come in six-handed events. When he won his first bracelet, PokerNews called him “one of the most prolific hold’em players of this generation”. ^[10] Talking about live tournaments, he has said: “In live poker, patience is so key.” He credits his results mainly to volume and preparation: “I feel like my rise to the top has been predominantly because of my work ethic rather than anything else.” ^[5] In recent years he has worked with mind coach Stephen Simpson. ^[18]

Greatest achievements

2011: near misses at the WSOP

His live breakthrough came in 2011. He reached the final table of the Aussie Millions Main Event, finished third in the WSOP $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Six Handed for $271,800 and second in the $10,000 Six Handed Championship for $716,282. ^[15][1] He also finished runner-up to Elio Fox in the WSOP Europe Main Event in Cannes for €800,000, a result that left him narrowly short of the 2011 WSOP Player of the Year title. ^[8][15] He was also the first player to finish in the top 10 of both the Card Player Player of the Year and Online Player of the Year races in the same year. ^[5]

2014: WPT L.A. Poker Classic

After reaching final tables at the WSOP, WSOP Europe, European Poker Tour and Aussie Millions without a win, Moorman won his first major live title in March 2014 at the WPT L.A. Poker Classic at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. ^[4] The $10,000 Main Event drew 534 entrants. ^[5] He beat Glenn Lafaye heads-up and collected $1,015,460, plus a $15,400 seat in the WPT Championship. ^[4] “I’m getting used to finishing second,” he told Card Player, half joking, about the years before that win. ^[5]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Moorman’s first bracelet came in June 2017 in Event #27, the $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed. The event drew 959 entries and a prize pool of $2,589,300; he beat Bernardo Dias of Brazil heads-up for $498,682. ^[10] It was his fifth WSOP final table, after four earlier ones that included two second places in 2011. ^[9] At the time PokerListings described him as an 888poker pro. ^[19]

In 2020 he finished second in the WSOP Online $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship on GGPoker for $398,393. In January 2021 he won his first WSOP Circuit ring in an online event of 612 entries, beating his wife, Katie Lindsay, heads-up for $19,511. ^[12][11] His second bracelet followed in July 2021, when he won WSOP Online Event #29, the $800 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Max Turbo Deepstack Championship, under the screen name “Robotbob47”. The event had 623 entries and he took $102,406. ^[12] WSOP.com now credits him with two bracelets, two rings, 448 cashes and 47 final tables. ^[2]

WPT World Championship and later results

After moving to the United States, Moorman has focused more on live tournaments. ^[18] In December 2023 he finished fourth in the $10,400 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, a field of 3,835 entries with a $40,000,000 prize pool, for $2,095,300, the largest live cash of his career. ^[13][14] A year later he reached the final table again and once more finished fourth, for $1,150,000. ^[14] At the 2025 WSOP he was second in the $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed for $1,129,608, and in July 2026 he finished seventh of 1,792 entries in the $3,000 Freezeout for $101,900. ^[1][2]

Tournament results

Year	Event	Result	Prize	Source
2023	WPT World Championship $10,400 (3,835 entries)	4th	$2,095,300	[13]
2024	WPT World Championship $10,400	4th	$1,150,000	[14]
2025	WSOP $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed	2nd	$1,129,608	[1]
2014	WPT L.A. Poker Classic $10,000 Main Event (534 entrants)	1st	$1,015,460	[4]
2011	WSOP Europe Main Event, Cannes	2nd	€800,000	[8]
2011	WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six Handed Championship	2nd	$716,282	[1]
2017	WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed (959 entries)	1st	$498,682	[10]
2020	WSOP Online $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship	2nd	$398,393	[12]
2011	WSOP $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Six Handed	3rd	$271,800	[1]
2021	WSOP Online $800 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Max Turbo Deepstack Championship (623 entries)	1st	$102,406	[12]
2026	WSOP $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em (1,792 entries)	7th	$101,900	[2]

Poker Hall of Fame

Moorman became eligible for the Poker Hall of Fame when he turned 40 in the summer of 2025, and in 2026, his first year on the ballot, he was named one of eight finalists alongside Isai Scheinberg, Jason Koon, Isaac Haxton, Scott Seiver, Shaun Deeb, Mike Matusow and Justin Bonomo. ^[16] PokerNews noted that his induction would have made him only the third British member, after Edmond Hoyle and David “Devilfish” Ulliott. ^[15] Jason Koon was announced as the only 2026 inductee on August 3, 2026. ^[17] Speaking about his nomination, Moorman said: “I think it’s about time that online poker gained more recognition.” ^[18]

Book

Moorman’s Book of Poker, written with Byron Jacobs, was published by D&B Publishing in late 2014. It uses a coaching format: Jacobs presents 80 online tournament hands he played, with his own reasoning, and Moorman analyses each decision. ^[7] When he announced it, Moorman explained the idea: “I thought it would be interesting to look at hands and let people see it from two different perspectives.” ^[6]

In his own words

“I’m glad to make the mark in style with a victory taking me over the line rather than a bunch of min cashes.” On passing $10 million in online earnings, September 2013. ^[3]
“I play poker for the love of the game.” Card Player, 2014. ^[5]
“I feel like anytime you win live, it’s just a lot more real.” After his first bracelet, June 2017. ^[9]
“I had to take a step back, look at the big picture, and go again.” On rebuilding after a large bankroll loss, 2026. ^[18]
“Without the addition of my mind coach Stephen Simpson I’m not sure if I’d have been able to pull it off.” 2026. ^[18]

Iconic hands and moments

WPT World Championship Day 6 with Chris Moorman (World Poker Tour)

Who Is: Chris Moorman (PokerGO)

FAQ about Chris Moorman

How old is Chris Moorman?

Chris Moorman was born in 1985. He turned 40 in the summer of 2025, so he is 41 in 2026. ^[1][16]

Where is Chris Moorman from?

He is English and comes from Southend. He was long based in Brighton and now lives in Las Vegas. ^[5][1][18]

What is Chris Moorman’s net worth?

There is no reliable public figure for his net worth. What can be verified is his live tournament record: $11,778,266 in earnings as of October 27, 2026, according to PokerNews, plus nearly $15 million in online tournament winnings. Prize totals do not show buy-ins, expenses or staking deals. ^[1][15]

How many WSOP bracelets does Chris Moorman have?

Two: the 2017 $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed and the 2021 WSOP Online $800 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Max Turbo Deepstack Championship. He also has two WSOP Circuit rings. ^[2][10][12]

What is Chris Moorman’s biggest win?

His biggest title is the 2014 WPT L.A. Poker Classic, worth $1,015,460. His largest single cash is the $2,095,300 he won for fourth place in the 2023 WPT World Championship. ^[4][14]

Is Chris Moorman in the Poker Hall of Fame?

Not yet. He was a finalist in 2026, his first year of eligibility, but Jason Koon was the only player inducted that year. ^[16][17]

What is Chris Moorman’s online screen name?

He is best known as “Moorman1”. He won his 2021 online bracelet as “Robotbob47”. ^[1][12]

Who is Chris Moorman’s wife?

He is married to poker player Katie Lindsay. In January 2021 the two met heads-up for a WSOP Circuit ring, which Moorman won. ^[11]

Did Chris Moorman write a book?

Yes. Moorman’s Book of Poker, written with Byron Jacobs, came out in late 2014. ^[7]

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