At the 2012 World Series of Poker, Puchkov finished in the money 11 times in the series, which is a record. In his 11 in the money finishes, Puchkov totaled $173,382 in prize money and reached 2 final tables. His eleventh cash came while playing events 59 and 60 simultaneously. In setting the record, he surpassed fellow Russian Nikolay Evdakov. Although he began play on July 6 as the chip leader in event #60: $10,000 2-7 Lowball (No-Limit), he made his eleventh in the money finish in event 59.