GOP Taipei Day 3 Recap: Chih Feng Li Wins Olympians as Marc Rivera Claims Black Gauntlet

Day 3 of the GOP Taipei 2026: The Titan Assembly was a spectacular showcase of elite talent at the CTP Asia Poker Arena , concluding with ten champions crowned and several players cementing their status as series favorites.

After three days of action at Gods of Poker, marked by fierce competition and a growing list of players cashing, the Player of the Series race has become increasingly close. Martijn Gerrits has moved into the lead after collecting six cashes and three titles. He now sits ahead of GOP Mixed Game Ambassador Hanh Tran , while Alfie Adam and Pasith Teeka Uttamakorn remain close behind in third and fourth place.

Chih Feng Li Claims GOP Olympians Title

The headline story of the night belonged to Taiwan’s Chih Feng Li , who captured his second title of the festival in the GOP Olympians. This event stood as the first major milestone of the series, drawing 351 entries across six flights to create a substantial prize pool of TWD 3,639,168 (~US$ 115,020) breaking the initial guarantee of TWD 3,000,000.

Li’s journey to the Silver Spartan trophy was defined by a legendary run at the final table, most notably a massive collision where his pocket fives flopped and turned quads to demolish an opponent’s pocket aces.

#1 GOP Olympians (12,000 TWD)

Taiwan’s Chih Feng Li claimed a major milestone by winning the GOP Olympians, the first flagship event of the series. The tournament drew 351 entries across six flights, creating a prize pool of TWD 3,639,168 (~US$ 115,020), surpassing the TWD 3,000,000 guarantee, with a buy-in of TWD 12,000 (~US$ 380).

Heads-up play began with Shun Yi Zheng holding a big lead, but Li survived an early all-in and gradually fought back. After multiple swings, the 36th hand decided the match, with Zheng’s ace-three falling to Li’s ace-seven, securing the victory and the title for Li.

Total Prize USD

$115,020

Total Prize

NT$3,639,168

Guaranteed

NT$3,000,000

Entries

351

ITM

51

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	NT$771,968 $24,400	CF Chih Feng Li Taiwan	1,291.64
2	NT$470,200 $14,860	SY Shun Yi Zheng Taiwan	913.33
3	NT$318,600 $10,070	TG Terry Gonzaga Philippines	745.73
4	NT$231,200 $7,305	FS Fong Shaing Li Taiwan	645.82
5	NT$176,200 $5,570	HH Hengzhe Hu Taiwan	577.64
6	NT$139,300 $4,405	CL Chuang Lin Cheng Taiwan	527.31
7	NT$113,300 $3,580	CC Chia Chaing Ko Taiwan	488.19
8	NT$94,200 $2,975	KT Kongjaroentin Tanik Thailand	456.66
9	NT$79,700 $2,520	WK Wei Kai Lin Taiwan	430.55

Check the 51 Payouts & Results ...

Final Table Summary

The final table started fast, with players being eliminated almost immediately. Wei Kai Lin was the first to leave in 9th place. Not long after, Kongjaroentin Tanik was knocked out in 8th place, followed by Chia Chaing Ko in 7th place as the field quickly dropped to six players.

The pace stayed high when Terry Gonzaga pulled off a huge hand, cracking Chuang Lin Cheng ’s pocket queens with pocket fours to send him out in 6th place and briefly take the chip lead. Shun Yi Zheng then went on a strong run before Fong Shaing Li moved into first. A massive hand soon turned the table upside down when Heng Zhe Hu was eliminated in 5th place after his pocket aces lost to Chih Feng Li’s quad fives. During the same hand, Fong ran out of time and was forced to fold ace-king.

With four players remaining, the chip lead kept changing hands. Gonzaga broke the stalemate by eliminating Fong in 4th place with pocket kings beating pocket fives, but his lead didn’t last long after a failed bluff cost him chips. Zheng took control, doubling up before sending Gonzaga out in 3rd place to head into heads-up play with a big advantage.

Heads-up started with Zheng far ahead, but Li survived an early all-in and slowly fought back. The lead changed several times before the match ended on the 36th hand, when Zheng’s ace-three lost to Li’s ace-seven, sealing the win and the title for Li.

Marc Rivera Claims First GOP Gauntlet Title

The first GOP Gauntlet of the series was captured by Filipino standout Marc Rivera with his win in the Demigods Challenge. As the festival’s highest buy-in event at TWD 330,000 (~US$ 10,400), the elite tournament drew just five players, setting up a winner-take-all battle for TWD 1,520,475 (~US$ 48,055).

Rivera sealed the victory after facing Yohwan “BoxeR” Lim , in the final showdown, holding onto his chip lead through heads-up play to secure the prestigious trophy. The triumph marked Rivera’s first GOP title, a milestone made even more meaningful as it earned him the right to wear the coveted black gauntlet.

#20 Demigods Challenge (330,000 TWD)

Filipino standout Marc Rivera claimed his first GOP Gauntlet by winning the Demigods Challenge. The festival’s highest buy-in event, at TWD 330,000 (~US$10,400), drew just five players, creating a winner-take-all prize of TWD 1,520,475 (~US$48,055). Rivera held his chip lead throughout heads-up play against Yohwan “BoxeR” Lim to secure the victory, marking his first GOP title and earning the prestigious black gauntlet.

Total Prize USD

$48,055

Total Prize

NT$1,520,475

Entries

5

ITM

1

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	NT$1,520,475 $48,055	MR Marc Rivera Philippines	475.42

Pandora’s Mystery Bounty: Four Flights Complete, Day 2 Awaits

After four flights today, Pandora’s Mystery Bounty saw 215 entries. With a buy-in of TWD 18,000 (~US$ 570), the prize pool grew to TWD 3,343,680 (~US$ 105,780), exceeding the TWD 3,000,000 guarantee. By the end of the day, 31 players had locked in a payout, while the rest will return tomorrow for more fun and exciting action.

Jun Liang Deric Lee was the standout, bagging the only seven-digit stack of 1,204,000 (75 big blinds) in Flight B. He leads the field going into Day 2, ahead of Nishant Kumar , who topped Flight A with 895,000 (55 big blinds). Completing the podium is Soohyeok Lee , who bagged a healthy 781,000 (48 big blinds).

Day 2 begins tomorrow, January 11, at 12:45 PM. Only one player will walk away with the trophy and the largest share of the massive prize pool, setting the stage for an intense and thrilling finale.

Day 3 Side Events: Gerrits Hits Three, Adam Wins Again

Day 3 of the series featured eight exciting side events, giving players more chances to compete for trophies and cash. Series regulars Martijn Gerrits, Liang Su, Alfie Adam, and Pasith Teeka Uttamakorn all added to their impressive runs, showing consistency and skill across multiple events.

Gerrits was the standout, becoming the first player in the series to win three titles. He was close to a fourth victory, but Alfie Adam stopped him in the 5 Card NL Omaha Hyper Turbo, claiming his second trophy of the festival and proving himself a serious contender in the fast-paced events.

Pandora’s Mystery Bounty Final Day & Upcoming GOP Highlights

Tomorrow marks the start of the Final Day of Pandora’s Mystery Bounty, with 31 players returning to battle for the title and the biggest share of the prize pool.

Another major highlight will be the GOP Super High Roller, kicking off with Flight A and Flight B. The buy-in is TWD 120,000 (~US$ 7,275) and the guarantee is TWD 3,000,000 (~US$ 94,900), giving players a shot at a huge payday.

For mid-stakes players, the Titan Stack also continues with three more flights. The buy-in is TWD 19,000 (~US$ 600), with the same TWD 3,000,000 (~US$ 94,900) guarantee, making it a great opportunity for those looking to compete in a slightly smaller buy-in event.

Cronus Golden Window: Double Bubble Protection

A new feature rolls out across select events, giving early entrants a special advantage. Under the blessing of Cronus, timing is everything:

• Enter Pre Level 1 – bust on the bubble awards two buy-ins
• Enter Level 1 – bust on the bubble awards one buy-in
• Enter Level 2 – no protection

Buy-ins are awarded in GOP Tournament Credits. This protection applies to:

• Titan Stack
• GOP Main Event
• GOP X RPT Mini Main Event
• Kraken Stack

The Cronus Golden Window is only available in the first two starting flights of each event, rewarding players who take action early.