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Updated: 2025.12.23

Chih Hua Hsu is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has established a consistent presence on the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in Taipei and Jeju, South Korea. As of late 2025, she has solidified her reputation as a mid-stakes specialist with a high volume of final table appearances in regional championships.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Chih Hua Hsu has achieved steady growth in her professional poker career:

Total Live Earnings: $31,780 (The Hendon Mob).
Best Live Cash: $13,342, achieved in October 2025.
National Ranking: Currently ranked among the top 750 active players in the Taiwan All-Time Money List.

2024–2025 Season: Regional Dominance

The 2025 season has been a breakout year for Hsu, characterized by deep runs in flagship festivals at the Asia Poker Arena.

Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Championship II (Oct 2025): * Recorded her career-best score by finishing 10th in the NT$ 35,000 Main Event for $13,342 (NT$ 410,000).
- Secured an 11th-place finish in the 9-6-2 Fighters side event.
CTP Weekly Championships (April 2025): Captured back-to-back titles in Taipei, winning two Daily Deepstack events in a single week.
Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) Jeju (July 2024): Demonstrated international versatility by finishing 42nd in the Jeju Dragon Quest event in South Korea for $2,370.
RDPT Road to Jeju (June 2024): Won the GiantStack event for $5,234 and finished 4th in the Kickoff event.

Biography & Play Style

Residing in Taiwan, Hsu is a regular fixture at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) events in Taipei.

Her play style is characterized by:

Deepstack Proficiency: Her titles in GiantStack and Daily Deepstack events suggest a strong technical foundation in navigating deep-blind structures where post-flop technicality is prioritized.
Large Field Navigation: Consistently reaching the final two tables of massive fields, such as the TMT Main Event and the RDPT Kickoff, indicates the mental stamina required for multi-day tournament navigation.
Technical Versatility: Hsu has recorded cashes in specialized formats including Mystery Bounty and Challenge events, showing an ability to adjust her ranges for modern bounty and high-pressure structures.