Chi Dung Tran is a Vietnamese professional poker player who has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the Southeast Asian live circuit. Known for his technical patience and deep runs in massive field events, he has recently established himself as a top-tier competitor in major Vietnamese and regional festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live earnings surpassing $115,000, Chi Dung Tran has seen a meteoric rise over the 2025 and 2026 seasons. His career-best score of $109,590 (VND 2,884,200,000) was achieved in November 2025, when he finished as the runner-up in the VPT Championship II Main Event in Phu Quoc, outlasting nearly 1,500 entries.

Other notable results include:

$3,915 (KRW 5,640,000) for a 61st-place finish in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic Zodiac Classic.
$3,260 (VND 82,120,000) for a 3rd-place finish in the Mini High Roller at the Grand Loyal Poker Championships (GLPC) III in Hanoi.
$3,179 (VND 80,100,000) for a 26th-place finish in the GLPC III Main Event.
$1,510 (KRW 2,210,000) for a deep run in the APT Jeju Classic Mini Main Event.

These consistent performances have propelled him into the top 120 of the Vietnam All Time Money List and earned him a top 250 national ranking on the Global Poker Index (GPI). For a full breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Chi Dung Tran Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in Vietnam, Chi Dung Tran has focused his professional volume on the rapidly expanding Vietnamese poker market, competing in flagship events like the VPT and GLPC. In early 2026, Tran expanded his reach to the international stage, notably competing at the APT Jeju Classic in South Korea where he secured back-to-back cashes. He is recognized as part of a highly disciplined wave of Vietnamese “circuit regulars” who specialize in navigating the large-field, high-variance structures typical of Asian poker festivals.

Play Style & Strategy

Tran is recognized for a resilient and patient tournament strategy, particularly excelling in multi-day Main Event and Championship formats. During his runner-up finish at the VPT Championship II, he demonstrated elite-level endurance, successfully navigating a field of over 1,200 players to reach the final heads-up battle. His strategy emphasizes solid fundamental play and tactical composure during critical bubble phases, a combination that has led to a high ITM (In The Money) percentage in his recent appearances. This disciplined approach makes him a formidable threat in the large-field No Limit Hold’em tournaments that define the Asian circuit.

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