Taiwan Poker 2025 SPI Review: Top Ten Taiwanese Poker Players

The 2025 poker season has marked a definitive era of dominance for the island’s elite, with the top ten Taiwanese poker players proving to be the most consistent forces in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) , the 2025 leaderboard highlights a year where local pros leveraged their home-court advantage at the Asian Poker Tour and the Taiwan Millions Tournament to secure massive global rankings.

The following table details the consistency and raw earning power of the top ten Taiwanese poker players in 2025.

2025 SPI Score: Taiwan Top Ten

Player Profiles

1. Chiayun Wu

At the absolute summit of the top ten Taiwanese poker players is Chiayun Wu , whose 2025 season was a masterclass in extreme volume, outperforming international poker pros and earning the title of Player of the Year. Wu earned a massive 2025 SPI Score of 36,682 by recording a staggering 130 cashes across 135 events. Her relentless consistency at the Taiwan Millions Tournament and the Asian Poker Tour led to SPI earnings of $331,865. A specialist in Mixed Games, her highlights included multiple titles in Omaha formats.

With over $1.4 million in total live earnings, Wu currently ranks 13th on the Taiwan All Time Money List. His Best Live Cash stands at $114,935. An earlier notable win for Wu was the APT Kickoff Taipei 2023, where they triumphed over a field of 751 to claim the top prize of TWD 1,254,100 (~$40,770). Wu’s highlight of the year came from the Ace Poker League Taipei 2025 , where he secured a 2nd-place finish in the APL Main Event for a payday of TWD 3,189,115 (~$108,520).

2. Chih Feng Li

Ranked second among the top ten Taiwanese poker players, Chih Feng Li demonstrated a similar high-volume strategy with an incredible 87 “In The Money” finishes. Li reached a 2025 SPI Score of 23,990 through deep runs in regional stops, accumulating total SPI earnings of $144,620. His technical prowess was most evident at the APT Championship Taipei 2025 , where he captured the 5-Card Omaha Hi-Lo title.

With over half a million in total live earnings,  Li’s career-best cash earned from WPT Prime Taiwan 2022, where he secured a 3rd-place finish in the WPT Prime Main Event for the prize of TWD 2,126,400 ($68,285).

3. Nevan Chang

Yu Chung Chang, also known as Nevan Chang, secures the third spot among the top ten Taiwanese poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 23,645. A Natural8 Ambassador and one of the most recognizable faces in the Taiwan poker scene, Chang balanced high volume with massive scores, resulting in SPI earnings of $789,465. His 2025 highlight was winning the Mini Main Event at the APT Championship Taipei 2025 for a career-best TWD 7,085,620 (~$227,100).

With nearly $3.5 million in total live earnings, he remains a global high-roller threat and currently ranks 6th on Taiwan All Time Money List and within the top 100 on the Global Poker Index Ranking.

4. Zong Chi He

Zong Chi He holds the fourth position in the top ten Taiwanese poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 21,932. He was highly efficient across the Taiwan Millions Tournament and international stops, turning 83 events into 67 cashes and SPI earnings of $201,065. His season included a major podium finish in the K Poker Cup Main Event in Jeju for over $67,750.

He has accumulated over $1.1 million in total live earnings, and his career-best cash stands at $97,367, which he earned with his outstanding triumph in the APPT Open Main Event at the APPT Taipei 2020.

5. Chih Wei Chen

Rounding out the top five in the top ten Taiwanese poker players is Chih Wei Chen with a 2025 SPI Score of 18,735. Chen is a staple of the Taipei tournament circuit, participating in 17 festivals to secure SPI earnings of $109,465. Known for his durability, he recorded 74 cashes throughout the year, primarily across the Taiwan Millions Tournament and AJPC series .

Throughout the 2025 season, Chen maintained his presence in major festivals. He recorded multiple cashes at the APT Taipei series and the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) , frequently making deep runs in “Deep Stack” and “Turbo” events. His Best Live Cash of $19,197 was achieved at the Taiwan Millions Tournament TMT 17 , where he finished 1st the Sunday Challenge event .

6. Chi Jen Chu

Chi Jen Chu ranks 6th among the top ten Taiwanese poker players but leads the group in raw financial impact with SPI earnings of $1,106,111. Chu achieved a 2025 SPI Score of 17,232 by dominating elite, small-field high rollers. He focuses mostly on the high-roller tables globally, frequently appearing in events from the Triton Series to the WPT.

Currently ranked 3rd on the Taiwan All Time Money List with over $4 million in live earnings, Chu’s 2025 highlights included a 3rd-place finish in a Triton Super High Roller for $551,000, setting a new mark for his career-best score.

7. Li Ta Hsu

Li Ta Hsu takes the 7th position among the top ten Taiwanese poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 17,078. Hsu maintained a high level of efficiency, securing 63 cashes across 64 events and SPI earnings of $99,018. He is a frequent final table presence at the CTP Asia Poker Arena , often finishing deep in large-field NLHE events.

With over $851,000 in total live earnings, Hsu currently ranks 23rd on the Taiwan All Time Money List. Unlike many players who rely on a single massive score to boost their rankings, Hsu’s career is defined by sheer volume and consistency; he has amassed hundreds of cashes, with his Best Live Cash sitting at just $36,665, which he earned at the Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT) Sydney 2015 by securing a 5th-place finish in the Main Event.

8. Ori Kossonogi

Ori Kossonogi ranks 8th in the top ten Taiwanese poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 16,955. A specialized tournament grinder, Kossonogi’s year was defined by high-stakes precision, leading to SPI earnings of $373,695. His 2025 peak was winning the Zodiac Snake Main Event in Taipei for a career-best $149,920, marking his transformation into a premier championship player.

9. Chao Ting Cheng

Chao Ting Cheng holds the 9th spot in the top ten Taiwanese poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 16,852. Cheng demonstrated incredible range, scoring cashes in Cambodia, Taiwan, and South Korea for total SPI earnings of $162,464. His season included a 3rd-place finish in the Korea Poker Jeju Cup for $26,215 and consistent runs at the Asian Poker Tour.

With nearly $1 million in total live earnings, Cheng’s career-best score came from the WPT Korea 2023, where he secured a 3rd-finish payout of KRW 319,000,000 (~$252,142) in the WPT Korea Main Event, making a milestone in his poker resume and still stands today.

10. Shunping Wang

Rounding out the top ten of the top ten Taiwanese poker players is Shunping Wang with a 2025 SPI Score of 16,833. Wang focused on high-value festivals, attending 10 to secure SPI earnings of $288,045. His crowning achievement in 2025 was capturing the Players Series Taiwan Championship Main Event title, which significantly boosted his total live earnings past the $300,000 mark and set a new career-best score.

Recognized for a high-intensity and highly adaptive tournament strategy, Wang maintained his momentum into the beginning of 2026, at the 19th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT 19) , where he recorded a series of high-profile results. His impressive performance in the festival included the title in the TMT 19 High Roller for TWD 661,200 (~USD 20,925), a deep run of 5th Place finish in the 8,066-entry field TMT 19 Main Event  for TWD 115,000 (~USD 3,640), and a 32nd-place finish in the TMT 19 Master NLH for TWD 50,000 (~USD 1,580).

Where to Play in Taiwan

The Taiwan poker scene is centered in Taipei, where regulated tournament poker has flourished.

• CTP Asia Poker Arena (Taipei) : The largest dedicated poker venue in Asia and the central hub for the Taiwan Millions Tournament.
• Red Space: The most famous for its role in supporting Taipei’s record-breaking festivals in 2025, it served as a critical secondary venue for the APT Taipei Championship, hosting massive overflow flights and side events that helped cement the series as one of the largest in Asian history.
• Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP) : Operating branches nationwide in Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Hsinchu, CTP offers daily tournaments and major series.
• Ace 8 International Poker Club : A premier Taipei club known for hosting regional tours and high-stakes series.

Taiwan’s Poker Festivals

• Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei: These events have become the largest in APT history, consistently attracting global stars and massive field sizes.
• Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT): The most popular local series, the TMT is famous for its record-breaking entries and approachable buy-ins.
• WPT Prime Taiwan: A major stop on the World Poker Tour, providing players a path to the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas.

Advancing into 2026, the race for the next Player of the Year is already heating up. With top players like Chih Wei Fan, Nevan Chang, and Justin Chu building on their 2025 successes, the competition promises even fiercer battles across high-stakes and high-volume events.