René Alexander von Reden is a German professional poker player who skyrocketed to international fame by winning the record-breaking APT Taipei Poker Classic Main Event in 2024.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $569,000 in total live earnings, von Reden has firmly established himself on the German All Time Money List according to The Hendon Mob.
His career changed overnight in October 2024 when he championed the APT Taipei Main Event. He topped a massive field of 1,991 entries to claim the trophy and a life-changing top prize of TWD 14,413,200 (~$449,000). This victory marked the largest score of his career and one of the biggest wins by a German player on the Asian circuit.
Prior to his Asian breakout, he was a consistent performer in European events, regularly cashing in tournaments across the Netherlands and Austria.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Bonn, Germany, von Reden began his career grinding regional events in Europe. While he had built a solid foundation with numerous cashes in events like the Casinos Austria Poker Tour (CAPT) and local Dutch series, he remained relatively under the radar internationally until 2024.
His decision to travel to Asia paid off spectacularly, proving that his skills could translate from European card rooms to the massive, multi-day fields of major international festivals.
Play Style & Strategy
Von Reden is praised for his composure and ability to navigate huge fields. During the APT Taipei Main Event, he demonstrated exceptional mental fortitude, overcoming a 2.5:1 chip deficit heads-up against Abraham Ceesvin to secure the title.
His play style blends solid fundamentals – honed in European fields – with the aggression needed to close out tournaments. He is known for making disciplined laydowns and well-timed bluffs, crucial traits for surviving long tournament structures.
About the Editor
Attila Kendefi is Somuchpoker's Player Relations and Profiles Writer, covering live festivals in the USOP and Gods of Poker family of events across Asia. His background in client relations shapes his approach to live event coverage, with a focus on the players, partners and organizers behind each festival, not just the results.