Hao Chuang (also listed as Chuang Hao) is a prominent Taiwanese poker player and regular competitor in the Asian and US tournament circuits. He gained international attention in late 2025 for his deep run in the largest Main Event in Asian Poker Tour history.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Hao Chuang has amassed over $600,000 in total live earnings, ranking him among the top 50 players on the Taiwan All Time Money List.
His career-best score came at the APT Championship Taipei 2025 (November 2025). In a record-breaking field of nearly 2,000 entries, Chuang reached the final table and finished in 7th place, earning a massive TWD 5,628,300 (~$180,395).
Prior to this major final table, he secured a victory in the 18th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) in July 2025, winning the Heads-Up event. He also holds a WPT Korea side event title from 2023 and has recorded cash finishes in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in Las Vegas.
Biography & Poker Background
Residing in New Taipei City, Taiwan, Chuang is a consistent performer in his home region, frequently cashing in events organized by the Chinese Texas Hold'em Poker Association (CTP).
He became the center of a viral poker moment during the 2025 APT Taipei final table. In a hand against eventual runner-up John Niko Costiniano, Chuang famously folded the nut straight on a paired board in the face of an all-in "sick bluff." While the fold was mathematically disciplined given the board texture, it became one of the most discussed hands of the festival.
Play Style & Strategy
Chuang is known for his disciplined and calculated approach to tournament poker. His ability to navigate massive fields – evidenced by his deep run in the APT Main Event and WSOP cashes – suggests strong fundamentals. His televised fold with the nut straight highlights a cautious, risk-averse style when facing immense ICM pressure at major final tables.
About the Editor
Attila Kendefi is Somuchpoker's Player Relations and Profiles Writer, covering live festivals in the USOP and Gods of Poker family of events across Asia. His background in client relations shapes his approach to live event coverage, with a focus on the players, partners and organizers behind each festival, not just the results.