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Updated: 2026.02.12

Adrian Boon Chye Chua is a prominent Singaporean professional poker player who has established himself as a dominant force in the high-stakes Asian poker scene and on the international stage.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Adrian Chua has accumulated total live tournament earnings of over USD 881,104, firmly placing him among the elite of the Singapore All Time Money List, where he currently ranks 9th. His career reached a significant peak in 2024, a year characterized by high-stakes breakthroughs and a consistent presence in world-class fields.

His career-best live score occurred in March 2024 during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea. Competing in the $25k No Limit Hold'em GGMillion$ , Chua secured a 4th-place finish for a staggering USD 573,000. Other major highlights include:

1st Place: Poker Dream 18 Malaysia (August 2025) – Short Deck Ante Only Hyper Turbo (Event #33).
1st Place: Korea Poker Cup Series (June 2025) – Pot Limit Omaha 5-Cards.
1st Place: Danang Poker Tour (March 2025) – “The Closer” No Limit Hold’em for USD 5,335.
10th Place: APT Incheon Main Event (September 2023) – A deep run that marked his first major cash in the Asian circuit.

For a full breakdown of his career results, you can view the Adrian Boon Chye Chua Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Singapore, Adrian Chua has become a “circuit nomad,” frequently traveling to major hubs like Jeju, Taipei, and Las Vegas. While he was active on the circuit for years, his breakout as a top-tier professional coincided with his success at the Triton Poker series, where he proved he could compete against the world’s most elite players.

Chua is recognized for his versatility, frequently cashing in diverse markets from the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in the United States to the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Poker Dream series in Southeast Asia. His ability to consistently build an “above-average stack” through disciplined grinding has made him a fixture at major final tables.

Play Style & Strategy

Adrian Chua is known for a tactical and highly adaptable strategy that allows him to excel in both high-stakes “High Roller” environments and large-field “Deepstack” structures. He is particularly proficient in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Short Deck, variants that require a deep technical understanding of equities and aggressive post-flop play.

His success in “Hyper Turbo” formats demonstrates a keen mastery of short-stack push-fold dynamics, while his deep runs in Triton events showcase his mental stamina and technical edge in long-structure championship fields. Chua often favors a “grinder” approach—avoiding massive unnecessary pots while slowly building a stack to apply maximum pressure during the late stages of a tournament.

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