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Pete Chen, Yen Han Chen, is a professional poker player from Sijhih City, Taiwan, who has become the leading face of Asian poker on the world stage. Known for being an absolute “grinder” with an incredible work ethic, Chen is currently ranked 2nd on Taiwan’s all-time money list. With a career that took him from the local rooms of Macau to the highest stakes in Las Vegas, he has earned a reputation as a relentless competitor and a global ambassador for the game.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Pete Chen has won over $5.1 million in live tournament earnings. His most famous victory came in 2017 when he won the WPT Beijing Main Event for $299,485, a win that helped propel him into the international spotlight.
Chen is a two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet winner. His first bracelet came in 2021 during an online $400 Ultra Deepstack event where he won $82,559. He added a second bracelet in 2024 to solidify his place among the elite. His career best cash actually came from a runner-up finish in a 2017 WSOP $5,000 No Limit Hold’em event for $382,122. Most recently, in early 2026, he has already been active on the circuit, picking up scores at the Gods of Poker (GOP) Main Event in Taipei.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1988 in Xizhi, Taiwan, Pete Chen spent the early years of his career building his name in the competitive games of Macau. His breakthrough came in 2014 when he was named the PokerStars Asia Player of the Year, an award that proved he was the top talent in the region. Before becoming a pro, he was a dedicated student of the game who used his background to master the high-volume nature of modern tournaments. Now living in Macau, he serves as a Global Ambassador for WPT, using his platform to grow the poker community across Asia and the rest of the world.
Play Style & Strategy
Chen is widely known as a “Turbo” specialist and one of the hardest workers in the industry. He often plays an incredibly busy schedule, entering hundreds of tournaments a year both live and online. His strategy is built on persistence and volume, using his deep experience in high-pressure situations to outlast less active opponents. He is very active on social media, where he shares his journey and strategic thoughts with a large following, making him one of the most influential “poker influencers” in the Asian market. His ability to stay focused over long periods of travel and play is what has allowed him to maintain his position at the top of the leaderboards for over a decade.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Pete Yen Han Chen as he continues his 2026 run in the GOP, WSOP, and WPT events? You can track his latest stats and tournament cashes here:
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