Fabian Schmidt is an Austrian professional poker player who has become a prominent figure on the Asian and European tournament circuits. In 2025, he reached a new career peak with multiple high-stakes titles and deep runs in the Asian Poker Tour (APT). He is currently ranked 85th on the Austria All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $312,810 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Fabian Schmidt has firmly established himself as a high-stakes competitor. The year 2025 proved to be his breakout season, accounting for over $212,000 of his total lifetime winnings.

His career-best live cash of $61,062 (NT$ 1,866,600) was achieved for a 1st place finish in the Superstar Challenge (8-Handed) at the Players Series Taiwan Championship II in August 2025. Other major 2025 highlights include:

~$56,916 (NT$ 1,723,700) – 1st place in the Zodiac Dragon Super High Roller in Taipei City.
~$26,349 (KRW 37,150,000) – 9th place in the APT Super High Roller at APT Jeju 2025.
~$20,051 (KRW 27,970,000) – 10th place in the APT Super High Roller 8-Max at APT Incheon.
~$11,899 (NT$ 360,000) – 5th place in the Natural8 Open Main Event in Taiwan.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in Lochau, Austria, Fabian Schmidt has transitioned into a global circuit regular. While he has a history of online success with over $34,000 in WSOP and WPT online cashes, 2024 and 2025 marked his full-scale emergence into live high-roller fields. His schedule covers major stops in South Korea, Taiwan, Cyprus, and Las Vegas.

Play Style & Strategy

Schmidt is recognized as a formidable high-roller specialist, particularly in the “Superstar Challenge” and “Zodiac” formats. His 2025 performance data suggests a high level of technical proficiency in short-field, high-buy-in events where stack depth and ICM awareness are critical.

Live reporting from APT Incheon described him as a dominant force on Day 1 of the Superstar Challenge, entering the final table with a competitive stack before ultimately finishing 6th against a field of elite international professionals. His ability to capture two major Super High Roller titles in a single month (August and September 2025) underscores a highly aggressive and effective late-stage tournament strategy.

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