Dong Chen is a highly accomplished professional poker player from China (Ningbo). A veteran of the Asian circuit, he has successfully transitioned to the global stage, cementing his legacy by winning a World Series of Poker (WSOP) Bracelet in the High Roller format. He is currently ranked within the top 20 on the China All Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Dong Chen has accumulated over $3,300,000 in live career earnings. His resume is decorated with major titles spanning nearly a decade.
His most notable recent achievements include:
- WSOP Bracelet Victory: 1st Place in the $10,000 High Roller 6-Handed at WSOP Paradise (Bahamas, Dec 2023). Chen defeated a world-class field to win $411,659 (his largest career score), proving he can compete with the best internationally.
- WPT Super High Roller Title: Victory at the WPT Korea 2024 Super High Roller (Jeju), where he defeated Mongolia’s Bayar Saran heads-up to capture the trophy and a massive payday in the region of KRW 300,000,000+.
- WSOP 2024 Deep Runs: Multiple cashes at the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas, including a 21st place finish in the $1,500 Double Board Bomb Pot (where he was chip leader going into Day 2) and a 4th place finish in the $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship.
- WPT Champion: He first burst onto the scene by winning the WPT Beijing Main Event back in 2017, one of the earliest major titles for a Chinese player.
Biography & Poker Background
Dong Chen is considered one of the pioneers of the modern Chinese poker boom. Unlike many young wizards who specialize solely in GTO online play, Chen has years of live experience, known for his “street smarts” and ability to read opponents in live settings.
His victory in the Bahamas was particularly significant as it validated his status outside of Asia. He famously won the final hand holding “Jack-Four offsuit” (the “Robbi” hand), calling an all-in on the turn with top pair to secure the bracelet – a hand that was widely discussed in poker media.
Play Style & Strategy
Chen is known for his aggressive and sometimes unorthodox play, often willing to make big calls or bluffs that standard solvers might frown upon. His “Jack-Four” victory hand at the WSOP Paradise is a prime example of his willingness to trust his reads over standard charts. He is proficient in No-Limit Hold’em but also competes in mixed formats like Pot-Limit Omaha.
