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Updated: 2025.12.24

Yan Qin Yang (often appearing in regional records as Yang Yan Qin) is a competitive poker player from Taiwan who has established a presence in the high-action tournament scenes of Taipei and Macau. As of late 2025, she has become a regular fixture in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the All Japan Poker Championship (AJPC) Samurai Circuit.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Yan Qin Yang has recorded consistent growth in her live tournament performance, primarily focused on the East Asian circuit:

Total Live Earnings: USD 14,832 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 6,308, achieved in Taipei
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 281,060th
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 1,682nd

Notable Tournament Results

Yan Qin Yang’s 2024–2025 seasons have been characterized by efficiency in specialized No-Limit Hold’em formats and Mystery Bounty events.

AJPC Samurai Circuit Taiwan (Oct 2023–2024): * 2nd place in the NT$ 8,800 + 1,200 Mystery Bounty for USD 6,308 (NT$ 203,500).
- 4th place in the NT$ 6,000 + 1,000 Last SAMURAI (10s Clock) for USD 1,832 (NT$ 59,000).
APT Taipei (2024–2025): Recorded multiple deep runs at the Asia Poker Arena, specializing in “Shot Clock” and “Hyper Turbo” side events where decision-making speed is a critical factor.
TMT Championship 2025 (October 2025): Demonstrated field endurance by navigating into the money in the Mini Main Event in Taipei.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Yang is part of the “new wave” of Taiwanese players who have turned the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) and the Asia Poker Arena into their primary training grounds.

Her play style is characterized by:

Mystery Bounty Proficiency: Her largest career score in a Mystery Bounty format indicates a strong grasp of “bounty equity” and the ability to adjust strategic aggression based on the potential value of knockout rewards.
Clock Specialization: Her high finishes in “Action Clock” and “Last Samurai” formats suggest a technical proficiency in making high-pressure decisions under extreme time constraints (often 10–30 seconds).
High-Volume ITM Consistency: While she occasionally takes shots at larger buy-ins, her core success lies in the mid-stakes “side event” circuit, where she maintains a disciplined approach to late-stage tournament navigation.