Kohichi Shimizu is a poker player from Japan who is a regular competitor in the Asian tournament circuit. Based in Tokyo, he has become an increasingly frequent “In The Money” (ITM) finisher during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, primarily competing in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of late 2025, Kohichi Shimizu has recorded total live earnings of USD 9,122. While he is currently building his professional profile, he has seen a significant jump in his national standing following several tournament victories this year:

• Japan All-Time Money List: 1,581st (The Hendon Mob).

• Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 182,803rd.

• Best Live Cash: USD 3,721, achieved in December 2025.

2025 Season: Breakthrough Results

The 2025 season has been the most productive of Shimizu’s career, highlighted by his first major tournament title in Jeju, South Korea.

• Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens (Dec 2025): Shimizu captured 1st place in the Titan Stack – Turbo event for USD 3,721 (KRW 5,480,240), marking his largest career score and first major victory.

• GOP Eden Awakens (Dec 2025): Recorded another deep run in the Hyper Turbo event, finishing 1st out of a competitive field to secure a dual-win festival.

• Korea Regional Circuit: Consistently reached the final table in mid-stakes No-Limit Hold’em structures throughout the latter half of the year.

Biography & Play Style

Originally from and residing in Japan, Shimizu is part of the robust community of Japanese traveling professionals who have made the South Korean hubs of Incheon and Jeju their primary competitive grounds.

His play style is characterized by:

• Turbo and Hyper Turbo Proficiency: His two major titles in 2025 occurred in fast-paced structures, suggesting a strong grasp of short-stack push-fold mathematics and high-pressure aggression.

• Titan Stack Specialist: Success in “Titan Stack” formats-which typically feature larger starting stacks but accelerated blind levels-indicates he can effectively balance patient early-game navigation with aggressive late-stage maneuvers.

• Disciplined Navigation: His ability to outlast fields of over 100 entries in regional side events shows the mental stamina required for high-volume tournament play.