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Chien Chih Weng, often known in the poker community as “Maggie,” is a prominent Taiwanese professional poker player who has become a staple of the international tournament circuit. Recognized for her consistency in large-field championships, she has established herself as one of the leading female competitors in the Asian region.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $567,837 in total live earnings, Chien Chih Weng currently ranks 38th on the Taiwan All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, she surpassed the $500,000 career milestone in 2025, a year that saw her continue to accumulate significant results across Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States. Her career-best live cash of $50,150 was achieved at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where she secured an elite deep run in the $800 No Limit Hold’em Deepstack event, finishing 44th out of 4,278 entries.
The year 2025 has been exceptionally active for Weng, characterized by a high volume of cashes in major festivals. Her recent triumphs and top records include:
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Winner, APT Championship Taipei Women’s Event (November 2025) for $6,345 (NT$ 195,992).
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6th Place, APT Championship Taipei Women’s Event (November 2025) for $888 (NT$ 27,800).
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19th Place, Jeju Poker Festival Red Dragon Championship (November 2025) for $8,875 (KRW 12,920,000).
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25th Place, APT Championship Taipei Mini Main Event Championship (November 2025) for $7,230 (NT$ 225,500).
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31st Place, Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Main Event (October 2025) for $4,735 (NT$ 146,000).
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43rd Place, WPT Prime Taiwan WPT Prime Championship (August 2025) for $6,245 (NT$ 187,000).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taiwan and currently residing in Nanjing East Road, Taipei City, Chien Chih Weng has transitioned from a consistent regional player to a feared professional on the global stage. While she is a mainstay of prominent Asian festivals such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and WPT Prime, her resume includes substantial global experience with multiple deep runs at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. Her international reputation was bolstered by a 32nd-place finish in the 2022 WSOP Ladies Championship and a top-100 finish in the massive 2023 Colossus event. Her rapid ascent is reflected in her Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where she reached a career-high of 1,448th in the world during 2025.
Play Style & Strategy
Chien Chih Weng is known for a versatile and resilient tournament strategy, often excelling in “Deepstack,” “Mini Main,” and “Mystery Bounty” formats where technical precision and patience are paramount. During her deep run in the 2025 APT Championship Taipei Mini Main Event, she demonstrated the elite skill required to navigate a massive field of 1,603 entries. Her tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the aggression needed to thrive in championship environments, a skill evidenced by her victory in the 2025 APT Taipei Women’s Event. As a top-ranked Taiwanese professional, she continues to be a formidable opponent across both specialized fields and open championship events.
