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Updated: 2025.12.24

Cheng Chih Cheng (also appearing in databases as Chen Chih Cheng or Chih Cheng Chen) is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has become a highly active “grinder” on the East Asian circuit. As of late 2025, he is recognized for his extreme volume in the Taipei tournament scene, recording over 20 unique “In The Money” (ITM) finishes this year alone.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Cheng Chih Cheng has established a solid foundation as a mid-stakes tournament regular:

Total Live Earnings: $30,385 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: $1,649, achieved in March 2025
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 10,786th
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 984th

2025 Season: The “Taipei Volume” Specialist

The 2025 season has been Cheng’s most active year to date, characterized by consistent success across major local tours including the Asia Poker Championship (APC), Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT), and the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP).

CTP Taipei Weekly (April 2025): Captured a title by winning the Daily DeepStack event for $1,621 (NT$ 52,600). During the same week, he recorded three other top-20 finishes in the same format.
CTP x HKPPA Anniversary Series (Sept 2025): Finished 23rd in the Main Event for $978.
TMT Championship II (Oct 2025): Secured a 5th-place finish in the NLH Head Hunter event for $321.
APC Taiwan (Sept 2025): Recorded back-to-back final tables in the Hyper Turbo (4th place) and Head Hunter (9th place) events.
RDPT Road to Jeju (Oct 2025): Navigated a large field in the Main Event to finish 65th.
WPT Prime Taiwan (Aug 2025): Finished 70th in the WPT Opener out of a massive field.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Cheng is a prominent member of the CTP (Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club) community. He is widely regarded as a Bounty and Hyper-Turbo specialist.

His play style is characterized by:

High-Frequency ITM Rate: Cheng’s ability to record dozens of cashes in a single year indicates a low-variance, disciplined approach that prioritizes value-betting and consistent survival in mid-stakes fields.
Bounty/Head Hunter Expertise: His high volume of final tables in Mystery Bounty and Head Hunter formats suggests a sophisticated understanding of bounty equity and the tactical aggression required for knockouts.
Technical Resilience: His success in “Daily Deepstack” formats—which often feature high player volume and fast-paced blind increases—demonstrates a strong grasp of short-to-medium stack push-fold mathematics.