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Andrew Chen
Andrew Chen is a world-renowned Canadian professional poker player and one of the most respected technical minds of the “online boom” generation. Hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, and known in the online poker world by the handle “achen,” Chen has transitioned from an online MTT crusher to a global live circuit legend. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he is celebrated for his incredible consistency in the European Poker Tour (EPT) and his status as one of Canada’s all-time leading money winners.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $5,809,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Andrew Chen is a fixture in the top 20 of Canada’s All-Time Money List. His career-best live score of $801,391 came from a runner-up finish in the 2012 EPT Berlin Main Event. Chen has maintained elite form through 2025 and early 2026, recently recording a 51st-place finish in the 2024 WSOP Paradise Main Event for $110,200 and a 54th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Colossus for $10,800. His combined live and online success contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $8.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EPT Berlin Main Event (2nd) | $801,391 |
| 2014 | EPT London £10,300 High Roller (1st) | $630,720 |
| 2010 | EPT Grand Final Main Event – Monte Carlo (5th) | $536,013 |
| 2023 | PCA $10,000 Mystery Bounty (1st) | $144,800 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1988 and hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, Andrew Chen’s journey began in the high-stakes online MTT streets under the handle “achen.” He quickly became one of Canada’s most successful online exports, amassing over $2.3 million in online earnings, including a runner-up finish in the Sunday Million. Chen’s transition to live play was defined by an almost unprecedented frequency of major final tables; between 2008 and 2012, he became a “serial final tablist” on the EPT circuit. Known for his humility and cerebral approach to the game, Chen has represented Team Canada in global competitions and remains a highly sought-after strategist. In 2026, he continues to divide his time between high-stakes international stops and major online series, currently maintaining a top-tier ranking on the Global Poker Index (GPI).
Play Style & Strategy
Chen is renowned for a “highly clinical, risk-averse, and technically balanced” play style. During his peak EPT years, he earned the nickname “the silent assassin” for his ability to navigate elite fields with minimal fanfare and maximum efficiency. Strategically, he is a proponent of ICM (Independent Chip Model) mastery and deep-stack technicality, a skillset that has seen him reach final tables at the EPT, WSOP, and PCA. Unlike many high-frequency bluffers, Chen’s game is built on range precision and identifying the thin value spots that recreational players often miss. His 2026 approach continues to integrate modern technical foundations with nearly two decades of live experience, making him one of the most difficult opponents to exploit in late-stage tournament play.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow “achen” as he continues his run through the 2026 EPT and WSOP schedules? You can find his profiles and stats here:
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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.
