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Chun Lin Shih is a prominent Taiwanese poker professional who recently solidified his status as one of the region’s top competitors after a career-defining performance in Taiwan’s largest-ever tournament.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Chun Lin Shih’s tournament career reached new heights in February 2026 at the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) 19 . Navigating a gargantuan field of 8,066 entries in the Main Event, Shih secured a 3rd-place finish for a massive TWD 3,266,000 (~USD 103,360). This result stands as his largest live score to date and marks his first six-figure USD payout according to the Hendon Mob.
Prior to his TMT 19 success, Shih was already a respected regular in the Asian circuit, with total live earnings now exceeding USD 150,000. His resume includes a victory in the CTP Linkou High Roller for TWD 84,500 (~USD 2,758) and a deep run in the TMT 15 Main Event, where he finished 35th for TWD 82,000 (~USD 2,613). These consistent results have propelled him into the top 550 of the Taiwan All Time Money List.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taiwan, Chun Lin Shih has been a steady climber in the local poker scene for several years. He is a frequent competitor at the CTP Club (Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association) in Taipei, where he transitioned from small-stakes daily tournaments to the elite “Master” and “High Roller” categories. His breakout at TMT 19, one of the most attended events in Asian history, has established him as a leading figure among the new generation of Taiwanese pros who excel in massive, high-variance fields.
Play Style & Strategy
Chun Lin Shih is known for a resilient and patient tournament style, a strategy that proved vital during his 10-hour Day 2 marathon and subsequent final table appearance at TMT 19. He entered the final day as one of the top chip leaders, showcasing his ability to build and maintain a stack through disciplined pot control and high-level ICM awareness. During the final table, he displayed a fearless “no-surrender” attitude, ultimately falling in 3rd place after a king-high clash with eventual champion Zee Hyo Jung. His technical proficiency in deep-stacked No Limit Hold’em makes him a formidable threat in both regional and international festivals.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
