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Updated: 2025.12.28

Kwang Chung Tan is a professional poker player from Singapore who has established himself as a high volume competitor on the Asian tournament circuit. Primarily active in major regional series such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime, he has built a reputation for consistency across a wide variety of No Limit Hold’em formats in Taiwan, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Career Earnings & Rankings

According to The Hendon Mob, Kwang Chung Tan has amassed over $64,700 in total live tournament earnings. He currently holds the 128th position on the Singapore All Time Money List and reached a career high Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 4,225th in the world during December 2025.

His career best live cash of $6,794 was achieved in November 2025 during the APT Championship Taipei, marking a significant milestone in his professional development.

The 2025 season has served as a definitive breakout year for Tan, characterized by a high frequency of deep runs in massive championship fields. His recent triumphs and notable records include:

19th Place, APT Championship Taipei High Roller Ultra Stack (November 2025) for $6,794 (NT$ 212,700).
65th Place, APT Championship Taipei Natural8 Cup Freezeout (November 2025) for $4,762 (NT$ 148,400).
75th Place, APT Championship Taipei Mini Main Event Championship (November 2025) for $3,000 (NT$ 94,300).
82nd Place, APT Incheon Main Event (August 2025) for $4,124 (₩ 5,700,000).
12th Place, APT Incheon Micro Main Event (August 2025) for $1,215 (₩ 1,680,000).
17th Place, APT Taipei Turbo (April 2025) for $937 (NT$ 30,500).

His performance at the APT Championship Taipei in late 2025 was particularly strong, where Kwang Chung Tan secured four cashes in high-profile events within a single week, including two top 75 finishes in fields exceeding 1,600 entries.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Singapore and currently residing there, Kwang Chung Tan has transitioned from a regional player to a prolific regular on the international stage. While he is a mainstay of the Asian Poker Tour (APT), his professional reach includes multiple cashes in the WPT Prime Taiwan and the U Series of Poker (USOP) in Vietnam. His steady climb in the national rankings is evidenced by his top 25 status among Singaporean players on the 2025 Global Poker Index Player of the Year leaderboard.

Play Style & Strategy

Kwang Chung Tan is known for a resilient and versatile tournament strategy, often excelling in “Ultra Stack,” “Freezeout,” and “Turbo” formats where tactical precision is paramount. During his deep run in the 2025 APT Incheon Main Event, he demonstrated the elite discipline required to navigate a field of over 1,200 entries to secure a top 100 finish. His strategic approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the endurance needed for long championship events, a skill further showcased by his consistent ability to cash in both high buy in High Roller formats and massive field “Micro Main” championships.

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