Chang Liu is a professional poker player from China who is a high-volume competitor on the Asian tournament circuit, known for his consistent final table runs in major Korean festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Chang Liu’s total live earnings are $100,285 across 8 recorded cashes.

His career-best live cash of ~$51,418 (KRW 72,210,000) was achieved with a 2nd place finish in the KRW 850,000 Korea National Cup (Event #1) at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju in September 2025. He also secured significant five-figure cashes in 2025 with:

~$18,330 (KRW 26,700,000) for a 24th place finish in the Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller in November.
~$11,325 (KRW 15,770,000) for a 6th place finish in the Korea National Cup (Event #1) at APT Incheon in August.
~$7,098 (KRW 9,850,000) for an 8th place finish in the Last Chance High Roller at APT Incheon in August.

His results also include two 2nd place finishes in side events: the Bounty Hyper Turbo for ~$3,844 and the Short Deck event for ~$6,415.

Biography & Poker Background

Chang Liu is a Chinese national who focuses his tournament schedule almost entirely on the major festivals held in South Korea. His results are concentrated in the APT, Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT), and WPT Prime Korea stops in Jeju and Incheon, indicating a commitment to the regional poker scene. The density of his cashes in late 2025, including multiple final tables and a runner-up finish, marks a highly successful period in his poker career.

Play Style & Strategy

Chang Liu is characterized by his success across a variety of tournament formats, from the massive field of the Korea National Cup to high-stakes Super High Rollers and niche games like Short Deck and Bounty Hyper Turbos. His repeated runner-up and final table finishes in 2025 demonstrate strong endgame technical skills, particularly his ability to navigate large fields deep into the payout structure. His versatility in cashing in both standard No Limit Hold’em and Short Deck events suggests a highly adaptable and knowledgeable strategy.

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