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Updated: 2025.12.24

Chi Fan Hsu (also known as Chi-Fan Hsu) is a professional poker player from Taiwan who is currently experiencing a breakout year in 2025. Based in Kaohsiung, he has established himself as a high-volume “grinder” on the Asian circuit, achieving significant milestones in both ranking and earnings over the past 12 months.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of late 2025, Chi Fan Hsu has reached new career peaks in both the Global Poker Index and financial standings:

Total Live Earnings: USD 64,923 (The Hendon Mob)
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 288th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 5,658th (achieved in late 2025)
Best Live Cash: USD 7,644, achieved at the 54th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas.

2025 Season: The “Asian Expansion”

The 2025 season has been the most productive of Hsu’s career, with over USD 52,000 of his total earnings coming from this year alone. He has been particularly active in the flagship series of Taiwan and Macau.

APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Recorded back-to-back deep runs in major events:
- 5th place in the NT$ 6,000 Tuesday Towering Stack for USD 2,127.
- 75th place in the NT$ 25,000 Ultra Stack Championship for USD 2,419.
MPT Macau Poker Championship (Oct 2025): Demonstrated elite field navigation in Macau, finishing 47th in the Main Event for USD 6,039.
18th Taiwan Millions Tournament (July 2025): * 4th place in the NT$ 15,000 High Roller (H2) for USD 3,100.
- 10th place in the Mystery Bounty event for USD 2,202.
- Recorded over 10 individual cashes in this single series alone.
MPT Macau Poker Summer Event (July 2025): Finished 32nd in the Main Event for USD 4,856.

Playing Style & Background

Hsu is recognized as a High-Volume and Stack-Specialist player. His results history suggests a preference for structures that allow for deep-stack play and aggressive post-flop maneuvering.

His play style is characterized by:

Towering & Ultra Stack Proficiency: His consistent results in “Towering Stack” and “Ultra Stack” formats indicate a strong technical foundation in managing large starting stacks and navigating the complex mathematical transitions of long-duration tournaments.
Bounty & Knockout Tacticality: Frequent deep runs in Mystery Bounty and Head Hunter events suggest an advanced understanding of bounty equity and the ability to adjust aggression based on knockout incentives.
International Versatility: While he primarily competes in Taipei, his successful runs in Macau and Las Vegas (WSOP) prove that his tactical edge translates well against diverse international player pools.