Chao Chiuan Lin is a Taiwanese professional poker player known for his high-volume participation in the Asian circuit, widely recognized as a consistent deep-run threat in major regional festivals like the APT and TMT.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Chao Chiuan Lin has accumulated over $24,000 in total live earnings. His career-best live cash of $7,637 came in January 2025 at the International Poker League (IPL) in Taipei, where he secured a victory in the $1,300 No Limit Hold’em Single Day High Roller.
Lin has seen significant success in 2025, particularly during the APT Taipei festival in May . His recent triumphs include a 3rd-place finish in the $250 No Limit Hold’em Super Hyper Turbo (Event #51) for $2,505 dnd a 5th-place finish in the $310 No Limit Hold’em Turbo (Event #121) for $3,078. Additionally, in November 2025, he achieved a notable result at the APT Championship Taipei , where he and partner Yung Chun Wang were the “Last Team Standing” in the Teams Championship, earning a bonus and individual final table payouts.

Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taiwan, Chao Chiuan Lin has established himself as a “hometown hero” by primarily grinding the booming live scene in Taipei. He is a frequent participant in the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT), where he has built a reputation for navigating large, aggressive fields. While he occasionally ventures into high-roller territory, Lin’s primary focus remains on mid-to-high stakes No Limit Hold’em events across East Asia.
Play Style & Strategy
Known for a fast-paced and high-pressure play style, Chao Chiuan Lin excels in Turbo and Hyper-Turbo formats. His ability to make quick, ICM-influenced decisions with shallow stacks makes him a formidable opponent in the late stages of tournaments. Lin’s strategy often involves aggressive blind stealing and wide-range shoving, a hallmark of the modern Taiwanese school of play that prioritizes fold equity and relentless aggression.


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