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Updated: 2026.02.14

Kou Long Chueh is a highly respected Taiwanese poker professional and a dominant force in the East Asian tournament circuit. Known for his tactical precision and high volume of final table appearances, he has established himself as a premier regular at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

As of February 2026, Kou Long Chueh has accumulated total live earnings of nearly USD 80,000, ranking inside the Top 260 on the Taiwan All-Time Money List. His career is defined by a remarkable “In The Money” (ITM) frequency and several high-profile victories across major regional tours.

His career reached a spectacular peak during the record-breaking 19th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT 19) in February 2026, where he recorded a massive score in the High Roller (Event H1). Chueh finished as the runner-up in Master at TMT 18, securing a career-high payout of TWD 510,000 (~USD 17,349) according to The Hendon Mob.

Other major career highlights include:

1st Place: APT Championship Taipei 2025 Crazy Irish Hyper Turbo for TWD 79,700 (~USD 2,600).
1st Place: Asia Poker Championship (APC) 2025 Head Hunter for TWD 42,500.
4th Place: TMT 18 Master NLH for TWD 545,000 (~USD 17,420).
6th Place: TMT Championship 2025 Taipei Open for TWD 50,000.
4th Place: Gods of Poker (GOP) 2026 Titan Stack Turbo for TWD 50,000.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in Taipei, Kou Long Chueh is a cornerstone of the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP) community. He represents the “high-volume” generation of Taiwanese talent that has fueled the island’s explosive poker boom. Chueh is often cited as a benchmark for consistency, specializing in both No Limit Hold’em and creative mixed-format events like Crazy Irish. He successfully transitioned from a dedicated local grinder to a championship-level regular, frequently appearing on the leaderboards of the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT), and Gods of Poker (GOP).

Play Style & Strategy

Kou Long Chueh is recognized for a highly adaptive and technical tournament strategy. He excels in “Turbo” and “Hyper Turbo” environments, where his sharp understanding of stack dynamics and ICM (Independent Chip Model) gives him a significant edge. During his runner-up finish in the TMT 19 High Roller, live reporting highlighted his tactical discipline and ability to maintain a chip lead against elite veteran fields. His strategy often centers on a balanced fundamental baseline coupled with well-timed aggression, making him a perennial threat in any flagship series he enters.

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