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Chih Hao Lin is a rising professional poker player from Taiwan who has established himself as a highly efficient tournament regular on the Asian circuit. As of December 2025, he is experiencing a breakout year, characterized by a perfect “In The Money” (ITM) rate in major attended series and a significant climb in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings.
Career Earnings & Ranking
As of late 2025, Chih Hao Lin has solidified his status as a competitive force in the Asia-Pacific region:
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Total Live Earnings: USD 21,241 (The Hendon Mob).
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Best Live Cash: USD 10,330, achieved in March 2025.
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Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 16,601st.
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Taiwan All-Time Money List: 875th.
2025 Season: The “Perfect ITM” Year
The 2025 season has been a defining period for Lin, marked by extreme efficiency. He maintained a 100% ITM rate across six major events, reaching the final table in 50% of them.
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ZSOP Taipei (March 2025): Captured his career-best score with a 2nd-place finish in the Zodiac Rooster Closer for USD 10,330 (TWD 339,300).
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TMT Championship 2025 (October 2025): Navigated a massive field of 1,076 entries in the TMTC Main Event, finishing 45th for USD 3,340.
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APT Taipei (April 2025): Finished 22nd in the No Limit Hold’em event out of 487 entries for USD 940.
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Taiwan Millions Tournament TMT 18 (July 2025): Placed 660th in a record-breaking field of 8,478 entries in the Main Event.
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APC Taiwan (May 2025): Reached the final table of the NLH Head Hunter (Bounty) event, finishing 8th.
Biography & Play Style
Lin is a “homegrown” talent from Taiwan, primarily competing at the Asia Poker Arena and the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) in Taipei.
His play style is characterized by:
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Elite Field Navigation: His ability to reach the deep stages of massive fields (e.g., top 45 of 1,076 and top 7% of 8,478) indicates a strong understanding of tournament longevity and bubble pressure.
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Bounty/KO Specialist: Consistent results in Head Hunter and Hyper NLH KO events suggest a technical proficiency in adjusting ranges for bounty value and accelerated blind structures.
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Format Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em specialist, his success in “Closer” and “Mini Main” formats highlights a well-rounded tactical approach to different tournament phases.
Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.
