Professional Poker Tools for Serious Players
Track hands faster, manage tournaments smarter, analyze performance better.
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HandRecorder
Live hand history, without the friction.
Capture Texas Hold’em hands at the table in seconds, keep clean records of every session, and review key spots afterwards with modern analytics.
- Fast hand entry with structured fields.
- Session and bankroll tracking.
- Export options for further analysis.
TD WP Import
Tournament management, automated.
A WordPress plugin for tournament directors who want accurate results, standings, and player statistics with minimal manual work.
- Import tournament data directly into WordPress.
- Generate player profiles and series standings.
- Advanced points formulas with a flexible engine.
Sudoku 3D Challenge
Mathematics as motion.
A sudoku game in 3D.
- A Sudoku Game in 3D
- Progressive difficulty
- Noob to Insane 3d sudoku.
mdPV
Markdown, previewed the native way.
A fast Markdown reader and editor for macOS. Press Space on any .md file in
Finder for an instant preview, or open it for a side-by-side editor with synced scrolling.
- Quick Look preview built into Finder.
- Native Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX math — no web view.
- Select and copy across paragraphs, lists and tables.
Why NikielHard?
Built for real play
Designed around live poker sessions and real tournament workflows — not generic templates.
Time saved, errors reduced
Replace spreadsheets and manual notes with tools that make your work both faster and more reliable.
Clear insights
Turn raw hands and tournament results into structured information you can actually use.
From the HandRecorder Blog
Live poker strategy, hand-tracking tips, and study habits from the HandRecorder team.
2026-09-10
The Rake Leak: Why Your Hourly Is Lower Than You Think
The biggest line item on your poker P&L goes uncounted: the rake, tips and fees that leave the table before your stack ever sees the money. Here is why your true hourly is lower than you think.
2026-09-07
Never Miss Your Blind Level Again: Track the Tournament You're Playing In
A personal blind level and break timer for the tournament you're playing in — track antes, break notifications and your real stack depth in big blinds.
2026-09-01
Do You Actually Win at Poker? What Your Sample Size Isn't Telling You
Live players see too few hands to trust their gut. Here's how sample size and significance testing reveal whether your win rate is skill or variance.
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