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Updated: 2026.01.06

Chenxiang Miao is a Chinese professional poker player who has rapidly ascended to the upper echelons of the international circuit, most notably as a World Poker Tour (WPT) champion and a frequent contender in elite high-roller events.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total earnings stand at $1,420,579. Miao’s career reached a defining peak in late 2024 when he captured the WPT Korea Championship title in Jeju. Outlasting a competitive international field, he secured the championship and a prize of KRW 300,000,000 (∼$215,800).

His momentum continued into 2025 with a series of massive scores on the high-stakes circuit. In September 2025, at the Triton One Jeju festival, he emerged victorious in the $20,000 One Day High Roller, earning a career-best score of $315,000. Just days later, he secured another significant payout at the same series, finishing 9th in the $18,800 No Limit Hold’em High Roller for $130,000. Additionally, Miao has found success in the Poker Dream series, notably placing 15th in the Poker Dream 17 Malaysia Super High Roller for RM 48,000 (∼$10,886) and finishing as the runner-up in a Pot Limit Omaha event at Poker Dream 16 Jeju for KRW 9,710,050 (∼$6,738).

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Shanghai, China, Miao has become one of his country’s most successful exports on the global poker stage, currently ranked 44th on the China All Time Money List. While he was already a respected figure on the Asian circuit, his 2024 WPT victory served as a breakout moment that propelled him into the world of “nosebleed” stakes. He is a regular participant in major festivals across South Korea, Malaysia, and Europe, recently recording deep runs at EPT Prague and EPT Malta in late 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Miao is recognized for his fearless and highly strategic approach, particularly in deep-stacked high-roller environments. His championship performance in Jeju showcased his ability to execute complex post-flop maneuvers and well-timed aggression, evidenced by his successful defense of a big blind with 4-6 suited that eventually cracked pocket aces. Whether navigating the GTO-heavy fields of the Triton Series or the massive player pools of the WPT, Miao demonstrates exceptional composure and tactical flexibility, making him one of the most dangerous professional regulars in the modern game.

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