Chye Wei Soh is a professional poker player from Singapore who has been a consistent presence in the Southeast Asian and Macau tournament circuits for over a decade. He is best known for his final table appearances in prestigious regional series like the Macau Poker Cup and the Singapore Poker Championships.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live earnings of $36,350, Chye Wei Soh is currently ranked 207th on the Singapore All Time Money List. His career is defined by a massive breakout score in 2017 that solidified his status as a serious contender in the Asian poker scene.
Key highlights of his tournament career include:
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Macau Poker Cup 27 (2017): Secured a career-best finish of 7th place in the HK$ 25,000 No Limit Hold’em event, earning $30,541 (HK$ 239,000).
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Singapore Poker Championships 17 (2025): Continued his local dominance with a deep run in the Main Event, finishing 27th.
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The Leisure World Poker Series IX (2011): An early career highlight where he finished 4th in the Main Event for $1,571.
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Singapore Poker Championships 13 (2019): Reached the final table of the High Roller event, finishing 9th.
For a full breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Chye Wei Soh Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Singapore, Chye Wei Soh has been an active part of the poker community since at least 2011. He initially built his reputation competing in “cruise ship” poker festivals like the Leisure World Poker Series, which served as a primary battleground for Singaporean players during the early 2010s. Over the years, he transitioned from a local specialist to a regional traveler, finding success in the major poker hubs of Macau and Taiwan. His longevity in the game—spanning over 14 years of recorded cashes—marks him as one of the more experienced regulars on the circuit.
Play Style & Strategy
Soh is recognized for a disciplined and patient tournament strategy, a style that has allowed him to navigate the high-variance fields typical of Asian poker festivals. His results show a particular proficiency in No Limit Hold’em formats with mid-to-high buy-ins, where he often excels at outlasting large fields to reach the final two tables. His 7th-place finish in a major Macau Poker Cup side event against a field of international pros highlights his ability to adjust his play when facing elite competition in high-stakes environments.
















