Ilya Melnikov
FunFarm Editor
Ilya is a second-tier league player with six years of experience in online MTT. He graduated from the journalism faculty of RGGU and writes about poker for beginners, explaining complex concepts in a simple and clear manner.
In his texts, Ilya combines personal gaming experience and professional journalism skills to help newcomers confidently enter the game.
Статьи
Кресло для покера: полный гайд по выбору для долгих сессий и защиты спины
Пот-Лимит Омаха (PLO): правила и 5 ключевых отличий от Холдема
Сит-энд-Гоу (Sit & Go): как дойти до призов и победить
Покерные школы и бэкинговые фонды: стоит ли туда идти?
Бэкинг в покере: что это, где найти инвестора и как составить договор
Русский покер: правила и можно ли в него выигрывать
Блэкджек: базовая стратегия и как считать карты
Семикарточный Стад (7 Card Stud): покер без общих карт
Five-Card Draw Poker: The Rules of the Game from Westerns
Spin & Go: Strategy for Turbo Tournaments
What is a split pot in poker and when does it occur?
Antes and blinds: why they matter and how they impact the game
What are variance and 'downstreak' in simple terms: how to maintain motivation
How a novice can try poker for free
Top 5 Poker Books Every Player Must Read
Short Deck Strategy (6+ Hold'em): New Rules — New Strategy.
Что такое рука мертвеца и мертвая рука? История и правила.
Bankroll Management: 7 Rules for Beginners
What are freerolls in poker? | Where to play for free in 2025
Top 3 free poker software tools that will enhance your game
Comprehensive Guide to Poker Software: From Trackers to GTO Solvers
Poker setup as an investment in profit: choosing hardware and monitor
How to learn poker to win: a step-by-step system
How to calculate EV and ROI in poker
Types of players in poker: how to read opponents and win
Position in poker: the main secret of a winning strategy
Starting Hand Charts in Poker: A Complete Guide for Beginners 2025
Poker Boards: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Bankroll Management in Poker: How to Avoid Losing All Your Money (2025)
Poker Glossary: 50+ Key Terms for Beginners (2025)
How to play Texas Hold'em: Poker rules step by step from scratch
Four-colour deck: Optimising decision making in modern poker
How to choose a Poker Room in 2025: A guide to bonuses, traffic, and security
Cash vs MTT: the key differences between the two poker disciplines
Continuation Bet (C-bet) in Poker: A Complete Guide to Strategy for Beginners
Royal Flush: All about the most legendary hand in poker