Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary is a professional poker player from India who has made significant strides in the Asian tournament circuit throughout 2025. He has established himself as a versatile competitor, achieving high-profile victories and deep runs in major festivals across Vietnam, South Korea, and Malaysia.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 26,980 (The Hendon Mob). The 2025 season has been the breakout year for Chaudhary, with nearly all of his recorded earnings and major titles accumulated during this period.

• Best Live Cash: Secured his career-best score of USD 11,120 (VND 293,382,000) by winning the Mini High Roller at the NCPC Poker Championship 2025 in Da Nang, Vietnam.

• Eden Awakens – GOP Jeju 2025: Achieved a major 1st-place victory in the KRW 1,200,000 Hyper Turbo – High Roller in South Korea, earning USD 10,451.

• Poker Dream 19 Malaysia: Finished 10th in the Monster Stack for USD 2,225 in November 2025.

• GOP Opening Event: Recorded a 22nd-place finish in the KRW 1,000,000 Opening Event at the Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens in Jeju.

• Rankings: He currently holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 22,248th and is ranked 98th on the 2025 India Player of the Year (PoY) leaderboard.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in India, Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary has rapidly climbed the national rankings, now sitting at 349th on the India All Time Money List. While his early career included a notable appearance as a contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2011, he transitioned into professional poker with a focus on high-value regional Asian tours. His 2025 campaign reflects a strategic shift toward major international hubs like Jeju and Da Nang, where he has successfully competed against elite fields from across Asia and Europe.

Play Style & Strategy

Chaudhary is recognized for his technical proficiency in fast-paced tournament structures, particularly in High Roller and Hyper Turbo formats. His twin victories in the NCPC Mini High Roller and the GOP Jeju Hyper Turbo High Roller indicate a strong mastery of late-stage aggression and the ability to maintain tactical precision under intense time pressure. Additionally, his top-10 finish in the Monster Stack structure-which drew over 240 entries-demonstrates a patient accumulation strategy and deep-stack navigation skills suited for long-duration championship events.