Xiao Zhang is a poker player from China who captured the spotlight in late 2025 by winning one of the most prestigious titles in Asian poker history. His breakout performance came at the Jeju Poker Festival, where he topped a massive field to become the Red Dragon Champion.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to recent tournament reports, Xiao Zhang’s defining moment occurred in November 2025 in South Korea.
His headline achievement includes:
- Victory at the Red Dragon Championship Main Event ( Jeju Poker Festival 2025 ). Zhang navigated a field of 1,108 entries to claim the title and the top prize of KRW 378,510,000 (~$259,980).
- In the heads-up battle, he defeated fellow Chinese player Taimin Tian, overcoming a chip deficit to secure the win with a decisive flush-over-flush hand and a final call with Jack-Eight.
Biography & Poker Background
Xiao Zhang represents the competitive wave of Chinese players dominating regional tournaments in South Korea and Vietnam. The Red Dragon series (formerly hosted in Macau) is legendary in Asia, and winning its revived Main Event in Jeju places Zhang in an exclusive club of champions.
His performance in Jeju demonstrated significant resilience; reports highlight his ability to keep composure while short-stacked at the final table and his aggressive gear-shifting during heads-up play against experienced opponents.
Play Style & Strategy
Tournament coverage from the Red Dragon final table described Zhang as a player capable of “steady control” and timely aggression. His crucial hand – holding against a river bluff with two pair and later extracting maximum value in a flush-versus-flush scenario – indicates a sharp reader of the game who avoids panic under pressure.
