Ting Chieh Chi is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has emerged as a prominent force in the Asian live tournament scene. Recognized for strong technical fundamentals and an aggressive style of play, Chi has rapidly climbed the rankings to break into the top 100 on the Taiwan All-Time Money List. With multiple major final tables across prominent regional circuits, Chi stands as a key competitive figure in the modern wave of Taiwanese poker talent.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Total live tournament earnings stand at over $286,085, according to The Hendon Mob. Chi crossed the quarter-million-dollar milestone following a highly lucrative run in early 2026.
Chi’s most notable live performances have been concentrated in high-stakes fields throughout East Asia:
- May 24, 2026: 1st Place in the WPG Taiwan Kick Off Event for NT$510,000 (~$16,200).
- April 22, 2026: 48th place in the record-breaking APT Taipei NT$12,000 National Cup for $2,300 (Outlasting over 2,800 entries).
- April 8, 2026: 7th place in the ACE Poker League (APL) Taipei NT$27,000 Main Event for $21,247.
- October 27, 2025: 4th place in the AJPC Samurai Circuit Taiwan Main Event for $9,351.
- October 23, 2025: 2nd place in the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Megastack for $7,145.
- October 20, 2025: 71st place in the flagship TMT Championship Main Event for $2,619.
Combined with consistent cash game results and an active volume of regional play, Chi’s estimated poker net worth sits around $450,000.

Biography & Poker Background
Based in Taipei, Ting Chieh Chi represents the disciplined, analytical core of the modern Taiwanese poker boom. Chi first began drawing international attention in mid-2025 by making regular deep runs at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) venues, establishing a reputation as a highly persistent and tactical tournament grinder.
The late 2025 and early 2026 stretch marked a major professional leap for Chi. During the massive Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) series in October 2025, Chi locked down two deep final table appearances back-to-back, establishing a strong local baseline. Proving this edge against broader international fields, Chi traveled to the ACE Poker League (APL) Taipei series in April 2026, navigating a fiercely competitive field to claim 7th place in the Main Event. Currently positioned 84th on Taiwan’s national leaderboard and inside the top 3,000 globally on the Global Poker Index (GPI), Chi remains on a sharp upward competitive trajectory.
Play Style & Strategy
Chi utilizes a highly calculated, aggressive modern tournament style centered on positional awareness and clinical hand-reading. Highly adept at navigating large-field, mid-stakes structures, Chi maintains structural balance while shifting gears effectively against passive fields to maximize chip capture during late-stage blind increases. This strategic composure under time-bank pressure has made Chi a consistent threat at regional final tables.
Social Media & Online Presence
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