PocketFives had the opportunity to chat with member Jon Cyanever Ryan (pictured). On PocketFives, Ryan is known as uncfan11. From 4:00pm until Midnight, you can find him grinding MTTs on WSOP.com. While most of his success is in the lower buy-in events ranging from $3 to $20, he takes his occasional shots at larger events with very good results.

Just last week, Ryan took second in the Main Event of the Fall Poker Festival and won over $8,000 for his efforts. His lifetime total in cashes of over $171,000 indicates he is a serious player. You can follow Ryan on Twitter as @uncfan31. Visit PocketFives’ Nevada poker community for the latest news and discussion from Nevada players.

PocketFives: Do you play on both main Nevada online poker sites?

uncfan11: I play on both sites, but prefer WSOP.com because it has synchronized breaks and bigger guarantees. My player name is Cyanever on both sites.

PocketFives: How did you choose your user name?

uncfan11: I was in college and was leaving school for good because I was really sick, so I was walking to my car and yelled to a buddy “cya-never”. He had no clue I was leaving school, so it was perfect.

PocketFives: How long have you been playing online poker?

uncfan11: I have been playing online for about four years now. I started playing $10 sit and gos with friends in high school and fell in love with the game.

PocketFives: To what do you attribute your current online success and is there anyone in particular who has helped your game improve?

uncfan11: I think my personality helps with my game, as I’m laid back and don’t tilt. Also, players like jdawg and ruse have helped me out.

PocketFives: How do you prepare yourself before a tournament?

uncfan11: Working out and getting some good rest before a big MTT helps.

PocketFives: Do you play cash games as well?

uncfan11: Yes, I play mostly live No Limit Hold’em cash games at the Wynn or Aria. I enjoy the action at the Wynn in Las Vegas.

PocketFives: What is your favorite non-poker game to play?

uncfan11: My favorite game at the moment is Mario Party.