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Updated: 2025.12.18

Xiaochuan Zhang is a Chinese professional poker player who has established himself as a highly versatile competitor on the global stage. Known for his technical proficiency in Mixed Games and Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), he has successfully transitioned from a regional standout in China to a frequent final tablist at major international series like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

As of late 2025, Xiaochuan Zhang has total live earnings surpassing $304,320 (The Hendon Mob). He reached a significant career milestone in 2024 by crossing the $100,000 mark, and his momentum has continued through 2025 with over $63,000 in winnings this year alone. He currently ranks 304th on the China All Time Money List.

His most significant results include:

WSOP 2025 Las Vegas: Secured 19th place in the $3,000 Limit T.O.R.S.E. for $11,271 and 40th in the $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (6-Handed) for $11,599.
Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2025): Achieved three runner-up finishes in a single week, including 2nd in the 5-Card PLO High ($3,569) and 2nd in the No Limit 2-7 Single Draw ($1,222).
APT Incheon (2025): Finished 3rd in the PLO – Win the Button Turbo for $2,271.
Tiger Poker Cup (2021): Recorded one of his earliest major scores in Beijing, finishing 39th for approximately $7,631.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from the Chow Yang District in China, Zhang began recording significant live tournament results around 2015. While his early career was spent grinding the Chinese circuit in Tianjin and Beijing, he has since become a true international regular. In 2025, he maintained a high-volume travel schedule, competing at the WSOP in Las Vegas, the NAPT in Las Vegas, and multiple high-stakes festivals in Jeju, South Korea.

Play Style & Strategy

Zhang is recognized for his exceptional range in non-Hold’em variants. While most players in the Asian market specialize in No-Limit Hold’em, Zhang has found a massive edge in:

Mixed Games: His success in formats like Limit T.O.R.S.E. and Eight Game Mix at the WSOP demonstrates a deep theoretical understanding of multiple disciplines.
Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO): He is a specialist in 4-card, 5-card, and even 6-card (Big Easy) PLO, frequently reaching final tables in these high-variance structures.
Technical Draw Games: His runner-up finish in 2-7 Single Draw highlights his ability to adapt to niche formats that require advanced psychology and mathematical precision.