Yingfei Gu is a Chinese professional poker player who has quickly risen to prominence as one of the most successful female competitors on the Asian live circuit. Known for her technical precision and deep runs in massive-field events, she has become a regular fixture at final tables in South Korea and across the region.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live earnings surpassing $150,000, Yingfei Gu has experienced a massive surge in results during the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Her career-best score of $50,140 (₩72,200,000) was achieved in February 2026 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic, where she finished as the runner-up in the high-stakes Mystery Bounty Hunter event.

Other notable results include:

$14,300 (₩18,540,000) for a 22nd-place finish in the APT Jeju Classic Main Event.
$3,364 (₩4,740,000) for a 181st-place finish in the APT Jeju Main Event in September 2025.
$2,800 (₩3,920,000) for a 10th-place finish in a No Limit Hold’em event at APT Jeju.
$1,409 (₩1,900,000) for a 13th-place finish in the World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea Deepstack event.

Gu’s consistent performances have propelled her to a prominent position on the China All Time Money List and earned her a top 100 ranking in the Asian Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year standings. For a full breakdown of her tournament history, you can view the Yingfei Gu Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Yingfei Gu has become a “circuit regular” in the Asian poker hubs, particularly in South Korea where she has recorded the majority of her recent success. She first appeared on the international stage with a deep run in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online events before transitioning into a dedicated live tournament competitor. Gu is part of a dominant wave of Chinese players who utilize the Jeju circuit as a primary hub for international competition, often outlasting elite fields of hundreds of players to secure final table appearances.

Play Style & Strategy

Gu is recognized for a resilient and patient play style, particularly excelling in the late stages of large-field bounty formats. During the 2026 APT Jeju Mystery Bounty, she famously navigated a short stack through the middle of the final table, using timely shoves and strategic aggression to climb the payouts. Her strategy emphasizes solid fundamental play combined with the ability to “switch gears” into an aggressive front-runner when she has a chip lead. This tactical composure, especially during high-pressure heads-up battles, makes her one of the most dangerous and respected female regulars currently active in Asia.

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