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Yuan Li is an elite Chinese professional poker player and a celebrated World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner. Originally from Nanjing, Li has ascended to the pinnacle of the international circuit, becoming a fixture in the most prestigious “Super High Roller” festivals in the world. He made global headlines in 2023 by capturing his first WSOP bracelet in a grueling $2,000 NLHE event, signaling his arrival as a world-class talent. In 2026, he solidified his reputation as an elite regular at the Triton Poker Series in Jeju, securing multiple deep runs against the game’s toughest “end bosses.” Known for his high-pressure play and deep-stack technical mastery, Li currently sits in the top 25 on the China All-Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
As of March 2026, Yuan Li’s total live tournament earnings have surpassed $2,511,668, according to The Hendon Mob. His career reached a historic peak in 2023 when he defeated a field of 1,962 runners to win WSOP Event #37: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em for a career-best $524,777. Proving his longevity, Li has seen a highly productive start to 2026, highlighted by a 24th-place finish in the Triton One Jeju $20,000 NLHE 8-Handed event for $43,500. His consistent presence in $10,000+ buy-in events across Asia and Europe contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $4.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP $2,000 No Limit Hold’em (1st – Bracelet) | $524,777 |
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $20,000 NLHE 8-Handed (24th) | $43,500 |
| 2024 | WPT World Championship $1,750 Progressive Bounty (5th) | $30,362 |
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $15,000 High Roller (74th) | $23,500 |
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $8,000 NLHE Main Event (138th) | $14,000 |
Biography & Poker Background
Based in Nanjing, Yuan Li emerged as a prominent figure in the “Chinese Poker Boom” of the late 2010s. He first gained international recognition for his deep runs in the WSOP Main Event and online success on GGPoker. Li’s breakthrough 2023 bracelet win was a testament to his “foot on the gas” approach, where he entered the final table as the chip leader and stayed in pole position throughout the event. Beyond his individual success, Li is dedicated to promoting poker culture in China, recently helping to bridge the gap between regional Asian tours and major international series like the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. In 2026, he remains a regular at Triton Jeju and Macau, recognized as one of the most technically sound veterans of the modern Chinese roster.
Play Style & Strategy
Li is renowned for a “disciplined yet relentlessly aggressive” play style. His greatest technical edge lies in No-Limit Hold’em, where his ability to apply pressure on the bubble and manage final table ICM is considered elite. Strategically, he is a proponent of maintaining lead position; in his bracelet win, he was noted for staying atop the leaderboard for much of the day by capitalizing on the caution of his opponents. His 2025 and 2026 results show a deep mastery of Short-Handed and 8-Max dynamics, which has made him particularly effective in the grueling high-roller structures of Triton. His approach combines range accuracy with clinical execution, making him one of the most difficult Chinese pros to out-navigate in high-stakes environments.
Social Media & Online Presence
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