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Updated: 2026.04.13

Chuan Shu Chen (also known as Chuanshu Chen) is a high-ranking professional poker player from China who has emerged as one of the country’s most successful international competitors. With deep runs in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and major Asian festivals, he has established a reputation as a high-stakes specialist with a particular proficiency in large-field No-Limit Hold’em championships.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

As of late 2025, Chuanshu Chen has total live earnings of $783,277 (The Hendon Mob), making him one of the top 100 highest-earning players in China. He crossed the half-million-dollar milestone in 2025 following a career-best performance in Las Vegas.

His most prestigious results include:

WSOP 2025 Las Vegas: Secured a massive runner-up finish in the $5,000 Seniors High Roller (50+) for $431,173, his largest career prize to date.
WSOP 2024 Las Vegas: Recorded a 19th-place finish in the $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em event for $23,071.
RDPT Jeju 2024: Finished 5th in the Red Dragon Championship for $71,840 (KRW 98,090,000).
APT Jeju 2025: Recorded multiple deep runs, including a 15th-place finish in the APT Main Event for $15,552.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Shanghai, China, Chen has been an active force on the international circuit for several years, traveling extensively between Las Vegas, South Korea, Cyprus, and Vietnam. He currently holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) rank of 3,468th and is ranked 93rd on the China All Time Money List. His career took a major leap in the 2024–2025 season, during which he achieved consistent high-tier results across the WSOP and Triton series.

Play Style & Strategy

Chen is recognized for his resilience in elite, high-pressure fields. His success in both the technical 6-handed WSOP formats and the high-stakes “High Roller” seniors events demonstrates a versatile tactical range. He is particularly effective in:

Championship Dynamics: Navigating fields of over 1,000 players to reach the final two tables in events like the Millionaire Maker and the APT Main Event.
Short-Handed Play: Maintaining aggression and precision in 6-handed and 8-handed structures, as evidenced by his deep runs in $3,000 and $5,000 buy-in WSOP events.
High-Value Bounties: Showing a knack for the modern Mystery Bounty format, recording cashes in Kyrenia and Jeju during the 2025 season.