Sofia Konakchiev made history on July 8th, 2020 when she became the first woman to win a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout Event #19. Konakchiev, a professional poker player from Bulgaria, outlasted a field of 1,133 players to take home the $273,964 first-place prize and the coveted WSOP bracelet.

Konakchiev’s victory was especially impressive considering the fact that she was the only woman in the final nine players. She had to battle her way through a field of some of the best players in the world, including two-time WSOP bracelet winner and former WSOP Player of the Year Mike Leah.

Konakchiev’s victory is a major milestone for female poker players. She is the first woman to win a WSOP bracelet in a no-limit hold’em event since Vanessa Selbst won the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event in 2008. In addition, she is only the second woman to win a WSOP bracelet in an open event since Annette Obrestad won the 2007 WSOP Europe Main Event.

Konakchiev’s victory is also a testament to her skill as a poker player. She has been playing professionally for over 10 years and has had success in both live and online tournaments. She has cashed in several major tournaments, including the European Poker Tour and the World Poker Tour.

Konakchiev’s victory is sure to inspire other female poker players to follow in her footsteps and pursue their dreams of winning a WSOP bracelet. Her victory is a major milestone for women in poker and is sure to be remembered for years to come.