Mo Xu is a Chinese professional poker player who has quickly established a presence on the European and international tournament circuits.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total earnings stand at $39,167. Xu’s career gained significant momentum in 2025, a year in which he recorded the vast majority of his lifetime cashes. His career-best live cash occurred in September 2025 at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Rozvadov, where he finished 29th in the €1,350 No Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event for €6,075 ($7,138).

He followed this performance with several other deep runs at the WSOPE, including a 51st-place finish in the €350 King’s Million for $3,877 and a 57th-place finish in the €700 + 500 Bounty Hunter Opener for $1,664. Additionally, Xu found success on the WSOP International Circuit in Cyprus, placing 143rd in the $2,200 Mini Main Event for $4,400 and 96th in a $1,100 8-Handed event for $2,000. Most recently, in December 2025, he secured a 9th-place finish in a €330 No Limit Hold’em event at EPT Prague for €2,410 ($2,829).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Shanghai, China, Xu has transitioned into a dedicated traveler on the global poker circuit, with a primary focus on major European festivals. While he recorded his first major live result in 2024 with a 204th-place finish in the $1,000 Mini Main Event at the 55th WSOP in Las Vegas for $4,168, his 2025 campaign marked his true breakout as a professional. He currently sits at 1,802nd on the China All Time Money List.

Play Style & Strategy

Xu is recognized for his high volume and consistent ability to navigate deep into large, high-variance tournament fields. His results at the WSOPE and EPT Prague, where he outlasted hundreds of players across multiple events, demonstrate a strong foundation in mid-stakes tournament fundamentals and effective short-stack management. Known for a disciplined approach, his adaptability across different buy-in levels and tournament structures, from bounty events to standard freezeouts, has allowed him to maintain a steady climb in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings throughout 2025.

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