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Guan Yi Chen is a Taiwanese professional poker player recognized for his participation in the competitive East Asian circuit, specifically as a rising regular in major events such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Guan Yi Chen has recorded total live tournament earnings of $733. This total matches his career-best live cash of $733, which he earned during the 2025 tournament season.
Chen achieved a notable recent triumph in November 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Championship in Taipei City . Competing in the NTD 8,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super Hyper Turbo (Event #22) on November 16, he navigated a field of 72 entries to reach the final table. He ultimately finished in 7th place, taking home a prize of NTD 22,500 (~$733). This performance represents his first major recorded ITM (In The Money) finish and significantly contributes to his standing on the Taiwan All Time Money List.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taiwan, Guan Yi Chen currently resides in his home country and has focused his professional efforts on the booming regional poker scene. He is a frequent participant in the APT Championship series, establishing himself as part of the new generation of Taiwanese players entering the international tournament stage. His background reflects a transition into high-volume, fast-structured events where he has quickly found success in navigating competitive fields in Taipei.
Play Style & Strategy
Guan Yi Chen is known for a resilient and tactical play style, particularly excelling in the high-pressure environment of Super Hyper Turbo formats. His 7th-place finish in a 72-entry turbo event demonstrates his ICM awareness and the ability to make rapid, high-stakes decisions with shallow stacks. By effectively leveraging his stack to pressure opponents during the bubble and final table phases, Chen has shown he is a formidable opponent in fast-paced No Limit Hold’em variants that require both patience and calculated aggression.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
