Philippines’ Martin Barril Wins Taipei Open for NTD 245,400 as TMT Championship 2026 Kick Off Draws 501 Entries
Day 2 of the Taiwan Millions Tournament Championship 2026 (TMTC 2026) brought another busy day of tournament action to CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei. Philippines’ Martin Barril led the headlines by winning the Taipei Open for NTD 245,400 (~USD 7,670), while the TMTC Kick Off got underway with 501 entries across its first three starting flights.
The Taipei Open attracted 384 entries and generated a reported prize pool of NTD 1,566,720 (~USD 48,960). Barril carried his momentum from a chip-leading finish in Flight B into the final day and went on to secure the title.
The day also produced a new overall chip leader in the TMTC Kick Off, with China’s Tianhui Sun bagging 588,000 chips. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Yi Chieh Hsieh claimed the WPF Ladies Championship, and four more side events wrapped up.
Martin Barril Wins Taipei Open
Martin Barril turned his strong showing in the opening rounds into a tournament victory, taking down the Taipei Open for NTD 245,400 (~USD 7,670). Barril had already made his mark by finishing Flight B as its chip leader with 258,000 chips, and he carried that position into the final day to secure the title.
Taiwan’s Po Chun Shen finished runner-up, collecting NTD 180,500 (~USD 5,640), while Pin Chun Chen took third for NTD 117,000 (~USD 3,660). Chen had entered the final day after leading Flight C, giving the local player another strong result to add to the tournament’s closing stages.
Taipei Open Final Table Results
Place | Player | Country | Payouts (NTD) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Martin Barril | Philippines | 245,400 |
2 | Po Chun Shen | Taiwan | 180,500 |
3 | Pin Chun Chen | Taiwan | 117,000 |
4 | Yu Han Liu | Taiwan | 82,200 |
5 | Houng Yao Fu | Taiwan | 64,400 |
6 | Jong Ho Park | South Korea | 54,500 |
7 | Douglas Whitehead | United Kingdom | 46,400 |
8 | Arther Jean Dumesnil | France | 38,400 |
9 | Chi Ting Chieh | Taiwan | 30,400 |
Full results are available on Somuchpoker.
TMTC Kick Off Draws 501 Entries Across Three Flights
The TMTC Kick Off began its opening rounds on Saturday, bringing in 501 entries across three starting flights, with 77 players advancing to the next stage. The tournament carries a reported NTD 3 million guarantee and a buy-in of NTD 10,000.
China’s Tianhui Sun finished the day at the top of the overall chip counts, bagging 588,000 chips after leading Flight B. That flight proved to be the largest of the opening rounds, attracting 244 entries and sending 37 players through. Sun’s stack put him ahead of the field as the event moved beyond its opening stage.
Taiwan’s Tao Chu followed in second place overall with 454,000 chips after topping Flight A. Vietnam’s Khac Tuong Tran also made a strong start, finishing that flight with 418,000 to take third in the overall counts.
Flight A drew 155 entries and produced 24 survivors. Flight C added 102 entries, with 16 players advancing. Taiwan’s Kuan Hua Tseng led Flight C with 295,000 chips, putting him just outside the overall top ten.
With 77 players already through from the first three flights, the tournament is set to continue building its field as the remaining schedule unfolds.
TMTC Kick Off Overall Top 10 Chip Counts
Rank | Player | Country | Chip Counts |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tianhui Sun | China | 588,000 |
2 | Chu Tao | Taiwan | 454,000 |
3 | Khac Tuong Tran | Vietnam | 418,000 |
4 | Yen Chia Chang | Taiwan | 364,000 |
5 | Jaemin Bae | South Korea | 345,000 |
6 | King Chung Wang Philip | Taiwan | 344,000 |
7 | Hsuan Chao Chen | Taiwan | 329,000 |
8 | Sheng Wei Wu | Taiwan | 306,000 |
9 | Seungil Kim | South Korea | 299,000 |
10 | Tzu An Feng | Taiwan | 296,000 |
Yi Chieh Hsieh Wins WPF Ladies Championship
Taiwan’s Yi Chieh Hsieh added another title to the Day 2 results by winning the WPF Ladies Championship for NTD 97,600 (~USD 3,050). Hsieh finished ahead of compatriot Shu Fang Chen, who earned NTD 60,900 (~USD 1,905) for second place. Ying Ciao Song completed the top three, taking home NTD 40,000 (~USD 1,250).
Hsieh came away with the title and the largest share of the prize pool, adding another highlight to a day that saw winners emerge across the Taipei Open, the TMTC Kick Off opening flights, and several side events.
WPF Ladies Championship Final Results
Place | Player | Country | Payouts (NTD) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Yi Chieh Hsieh | Taiwan | 97,600 |
2 | Shu Fang Chen | Taiwan | 60,900 |
3 | Ying Ciao Song | Taiwan | 40,000 |
4 | Chun-Chi Hsu | Taiwan | 30,300 |
5 | Jiyoung Kim | South Korea | 25,400 |
6 | Shu Ju Chen | Taiwan | 21,600 |
7 | Christina Ni Jin | United States | 18,000 |
TMT Championship 2026 Day 2 Side Event Results
Four additional tournaments also concluded on Saturday, giving players more opportunities to take home a title as the festival continued in Taipei.
South Korea’s Sangheon Lee won the Daily MegaStack Stair, collecting NTD 14,400 (~USD 450) from a field of 65 entries. The Mini High Roller Battle Stack attracted 31 entries and went to Belgium’s Koen Paul Schiepers, who earned NTD 164,700 (~USD 5,150).
Malaysia’s Chee Hong Loh also claimed a Mini High Roller title, finishing first in the 31-entry Mini High Roller 6-Max for NTD 170,800 (~USD 5,338).
The NLH Head Hunter Bounty $1,000 drew 109 entries. Hong Kong’s Siu Mang Chu came out on top, earning NTD 36,700 (~USD 1,147), including NTD 4,000 in bounties.
TMT Championship 2026 Day 2 Side Event Winners
Event | Winner | Country | Winner’s Payout (NTD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Daily MegaStack Stair | Sangheon Lee | South Korea | 14,400 |
Mini High Roller Battle Stack | Koen Paul Schiepers | Belgium | 164,700 |
Mini High Roller 6-Max | Chee Hong Loh | Malaysia | 170,800 |
NLH Head Hunter Bounty $1,000 | Siu Mang Chu | Hong Kong | 36,700 |
TMT Championship 2026 Day 3 Schedule
The TMTC 2026 continues on Sunday, October 18, with the TMTC Kick Off scheduled to reach its final day and the Target Stack event set to begin. More tournament action remains on the schedule as the festival continues at Asia Poker Arena in Taipei.
Time | Event | Buy-in (NTD) | Guarantee (NTD) | Late Registration Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11:00 | #19 Sunday Challenge | 4,000 | 1M | 15:30 |
11:00 | #19 Daily MegaStack Stair (SS) | 1,500 | — | 13:10 |
11:30 | #20 Satellite to Target | 1,700 | — | 12:30 |
13:00 | #13 Kick-Off – Day 2 | 10,000 | 3M | — |
13:00 | #21 Target Stack NLH – Day 1A | 12,000 | 3M | 16:50 |
14:00 | #22 NLH Freezeout | 8,000 | — | 16:10 |
15:30 | #23 Satellite to Target | 1,700 | — | 16:30 |
17:00 | #21 Target Stack NLH – Day 1B | 12,000 | 3M | 20:00 |
18:30 | #24 Survival Bounty (30%) | 5,000 | — | 21:30 |
20:15 | #21 Target Stack NLH – Day 1C | 12,000 | 3M | 23:15 |
21:30 | #25 PLO | 3,500 | — | 23:25 |
Stay tuned to Somuchpoker for the latest TMT Championship 2026 results, chip counts, and updates from the tables.
Images and data courtesy of CTP Club.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
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