Who Is Scrimitzu? The Story Behind the Poker Coach
In the world of online poker coaching, few names carry as much grassroots credibility as Scrimitzu. Known by his real name Tudor, this Romanian poker professional has spent over a decade grinding online cash games and tournaments, accumulating more than 7 million hands played and building a coaching empire that has helped over 500 students worldwide improve their game.
But Scrimitzu's path to poker stardom was anything but conventional. As a young man in Romania, his dream was to become a professional basketball player. A devastating leg injury during college shattered that ambition, sending him into a difficult period of aimlessness. It was during this low point that he discovered poker, inspired by watching Tom Dwan famously run up $50 into millions playing online.
Starting at the very bottom — 2NL (the $0.01/$0.02 blinds) on PokerStars — Scrimitzu began his grind from a college dorm room. He quickly developed a volume-based approach, eventually 24-tabling micro stakes games and earning around $450 per month. His big break came when he ran $100 up to $500 in his first week at 10NL, proving to himself that he could make a living from the game.
Achievements and Track Record
What sets Scrimitzu apart from many poker coaches is that his results are verifiable and well-documented across millions of hands. His key achievements include:
- Over $50,000 in profit across 2.5 million tracked hands, primarily at 10NL
- Highest winner at his stake over 1 million hands in online cash games
- 7+ million hands played across a decade of professional play
- 3 official GGSeries titles won as a tournament player
- 2nd place in GGMasters $150, earning $32,000
- GGPoker Team member since September 2017
- Twitch Partner streaming live poker regularly
- 2,000+ hours of private coaching delivered to students
Scrimitzu's Poker Courses and Training Products
Scrimitzu has developed several training products, each targeting a different level of player. Here is a breakdown of his main offerings:
1. Cash Game Hero
Cash Game Hero is Scrimitzu's flagship course, designed to help players master 6-max No Limit Hold'em cash games using a GTO-based approach. The course provides:
- Ultra-precision GTO preflop ranges solved with the latest software, including both 3-bet only and calling in position sims
- All 1,755 strategically different flops covered for 4-bet pots, 3-bet pots, and single-raised pots
- Directly importable solver files for PIOSolver and GTO+ so students can study every postflop spot
- Simplified GTO trees that maintain overall frequencies for minimal EV loss, making the strategies easier to learn and apply at the table
- Solver training modules teaching students how to use GTO+, PIOSolver, and Simple Preflop efficiently
- Tournament adjustments including ICM considerations and custom spot solving
The course is hosted on Teachable and includes lifetime access to the material, making it a comprehensive repertoire for serious cash game grinders.
2. Scrimitzu's Micro Stakes System (BluffTheSpot)
Created in partnership with BluffTheSpot, this course is specifically designed for players at the micro stakes who want to build a solid foundation and move up. The system includes:
- 13 training videos broken into three sections: 6 theory concept videos, 4 postflop strategy and training software videos, and a 3-part series on moving up in stakes
- Updated BluffTheSpot Preflop Bible combined with Scrimitzu's adapted micro stakes ranges
- Proven 13bb/100 win rate methodology at micro stakes
- Community access where students can get feedback from fellow players and from Scrimitzu himself
This course is ideal for beginners and struggling micro stakes players who need a clear, structured path to becoming winning players.
3. Scrimitzu DeepHUDx (DriveHUD)
For players who want Scrimitzu's analytical edge, he has designed a custom HUD (Heads-Up Display) available in the DriveHUD 2 HUD Pro Store. The DeepHUDx reflects the stats and player reads that Scrimitzu himself relies on during his sessions, offering a practical tool for tracking opponents and making better decisions at the table.
4. Private Coaching
Beyond his courses, Scrimitzu offers one-on-one private coaching sessions through his Cash Game Hero platform. With over 2,000 hours of private coaching experience and 500+ students coached, his personalized sessions cover both cash games and tournaments, tailored to each student's specific leaks and goals.
Teaching Philosophy: Why Scrimitzu Stands Out
Scrimitzu's coaching philosophy is built on several principles that differentiate him from many other poker coaches:
GTO Foundations with Practical Application
While many coaches either lean purely theoretical or purely exploitative, Scrimitzu bridges the gap. His courses teach GTO fundamentals but always with an eye toward practical application. He simplifies complex solver outputs into actionable strategies that players can actually implement during live sessions without needing a photographic memory.
Volume and Consistency Over Flashy Play
Coming from a background of 24-tabling micro stakes, Scrimitzu understands that most players make their money through disciplined, high-volume play rather than hero calls. His teaching emphasizes building a rock-solid, repeatable strategy that generates consistent profit over hundreds of thousands of hands.
Learning How to Study
One of the most distinctive aspects of Scrimitzu's teaching is his emphasis on the process of studying poker, not just the content. He teaches students which software tools to use, how to review hands efficiently, and how to develop their own fundamentals into a long-term winning strategy. He believes that knowing how to study is the key that turns basic poker knowledge into a money-printing machine.
Accessibility and Community
Scrimitzu is unusually accessible for a coach of his caliber. He streams regularly on Twitch, engages with students in his course communities, and maintains an energetic, approachable personality that makes learning poker feel less like a grind and more like an adventure. His GGPoker streams are known for singing, dancing, and genuine entertainment alongside serious poker content.
Is Scrimitzu Right for You?
Scrimitzu's training is best suited for:
- Micro stakes players looking for a proven system to beat 2NL through 25NL
- Cash game grinders who want to build a GTO-based 6-max strategy
- Players transitioning from micro to mid stakes who need refined ranges and postflop understanding
- Self-studiers who want to learn how to use solvers and study tools effectively
- Tournament players interested in ICM-adjusted strategies
With a decade of professional play, verified results across millions of hands, and a coaching track record spanning 500+ students, Scrimitzu has established himself as one of the most credible and accessible poker coaches in the online training space. Whether you are just starting out at the micros or looking to refine your GTO game for mid stakes, his courses offer a structured, proven path to improvement.
