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Chihwei Cheng is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has become a rising fixture in the Asian tournament circuit during the 2024–2025 season. He is primarily known for his high "In The Money" (ITM) frequency in major regional festivals, particularly in Taipei and Jeju, South Korea.
Career Earnings & Ranking
As of late 2025, Chihwei Cheng has established himself as a highly efficient tournament player with a recent string of deep runs:
Total Live Earnings: USD 11,225 (Tracked specifically within the Asia-Pacific region for 2025) (The Hendon Mob).
Global Ranking: While he maintains a localized focus, his recent performance at the APT Championship Taipei and Jeju Poker Festival has significantly boosted his visibility in the regional standings.
Efficiency: In his most recent 2025 stretch, he maintained a 100% ITM rate across 7 major attended events, demonstrating an incredibly high level of consistency.
2025 Season Highlights: The Breakout Year
The 2025 season has been the defining year for Cheng, marked by his first podium finishes and significant championship deep runs.
Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2025): Secured his career-best live score in the We Poker Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty, finishing 23rd for USD 3,865 (5,630,000 KRW).
APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Recorded a deep run in the massive National Cup Championship, finishing 281st out of 2,398 entries.
APC Taipei Sept (Sept 2025): Finished 2nd in the Mix Game NLH/PLO for USD 880 and secured a 5th-place finish in the Win The Button event.
Players Series Championship II (Aug 2025): Finished 44th in the Main Event for USD 3,435 (105,000 TWD).
Biography & Play Style
Originally from Taiwan, Cheng is part of the robust "new wave" of Taiwanese players traveling to Jeju and competing heavily at the Chinese Texas Hold'em Poker Association (CTP) clubs.
His play style is characterized by:
High-Precision Navigation: His 100% ITM rate in 2025 suggests a low-variance, highly disciplined approach to bubble play and late-stage tournament strategy.
Mystery Bounty Specialist: He has demonstrated a strong understanding of the "bounty equity" math required for modern Mystery Bounty formats, as evidenced by his significant score in Jeju.
Mixed Game Proficiency: Unlike many regional specialists who focus solely on No-Limit Hold'em, his runner-up finish in an NLH/PLO Mix event indicates a versatile technical foundation.
About the Editor
Callum Jury is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.