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Chih Wei Fan is a prominent professional poker player from Taiwan who has established himself as a consistent contender on the Asian tournament circuit. Known for his technical proficiency and high volume of cashes, he has become a familiar face at major regional series, including the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT) .
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Chih Wei Fan has total live earnings of more than $1.7 million. His biggest single career score happened in September 2024 at the APT Taipei Poker Classic. He won the NTD 800,000 Superstar Challenge for a massive $272,084. Just a few months later in May 2025, he picked up another huge win in Taipei by taking down the Baby Superstar Challenge for $167,060.
Fan has also shown he can compete with the best in the world at the WSOP . In 2025, he made a deep run in the WSOP Main Event World Championship, finishing in 86th place out of thousands of players to earn $100,000. He is also active on the Triton circuit, where he recently placed 5th in a Mystery Bounty event in Jeju for $99,000. Other notable results include a 1st place finish in the 2026 Gods of Poker Main Event for $136,874 and a victory in the 2026 ZSOP Zodiac Snake High Roller Bounty.
Biography & Poker Background
Chih Wei Fan is based in Taipei and has been a key part of the booming Taiwanese poker scene for years. He started recording live results in 2018 and quickly moved up from local small-stakes games to the international high-roller circuit. His journey shows a steady climb, proving that he has the work ethic to stay at the top of a very competitive game.
He is often seen playing at the CTP Asia Poker Arena , but his career has taken him all over the world, from Barcelona to Las Vegas. Fan is known for his professional attitude and focus, often spending long hours at the table during major series. Even as the fields get tougher, he has managed to keep his results consistent, which has helped him build one of the most impressive poker resumes in Taiwan.
Play Style & Strategy
Chih Wei Fan is recognized for his calculated and aggressive approach to the game. He is particularly strong in No Limit Hold’em, where he uses his experience in high-pressure situations to outplay his opponents. Whether he is playing a standard tournament or a high-buy-in bounty event, he knows how to adjust his strategy to maximize his chip lead.
His strategy is built on patience and clinical execution. He is excellent at reading table dynamics and knows exactly when to ramp up the aggression to steal pots or when to fold and wait for a better spot. Fan has mentioned in past interviews that staying mentally sharp is a huge part of his success, allowing him to navigate through thousands of players in events like the EPT and WPT without losing focus.
Social Media & Online Presence
Chih Wei Fan maintains a steady presence in the poker world, and his rankings are updated regularly on all major poker sites. You can track his tournament progress and see his latest results through these links:
