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Chunjou Chao is a professional poker player from Taiwan known for her consistent activity and recent tournament success on the Asian circuit, particularly in Women's events.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Chunjou Chao has accumulated $11,699 in total live earnings. She currently ranks 1,278th on the Taiwan All Time Money List.
Her career-best live cash is $3,859, which she earned for an 8th-place finish in the NT$35,000 Women's Championship at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Championship Taipei 2025.
She recently secured her first major tournament win at the same APT festival, taking 1st place in the NT$6,000 Women's Event for $2,409 (NT$75,600).
Biography & Poker Background
Chunjou Chao is a resident of Taiwan. Her poker background is rooted in the domestic and regional Asian circuit, with a clear focus on the Asian Poker Tour (APT). Her extensive tournament history, consisting of 16 cashes recorded in 2025 alone, demonstrates a high-volume approach to the live game.
Play Style & Strategy
Chao is known for her resilience and success in large-field No Limit Hold'em tournaments, particularly those catering to the Women's event demographic. Her aggressive three-bet shove with K-Q in a key hand during the APT Women's Championship, despite being out-kicked by A-J, showcases a willingness to take risks and apply pressure with a short stack when seeking to climb the payout ladder.
About the Editor
Zoe Chang is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Tournament Analyst, covering live poker festivals across Asia Pacific and writing the site's SPI Score player ranking series, tracking results and rankings across markets including Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, the US, India and Australia.