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Yun Rong Cheong is a professional poker player from Singapore who has established himself as a prolific grinder on the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in Malaysia and the Philippines.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Yun Rong Cheong has accumulated total live earnings of $136,484. His breakout performance and biggest career cash occurred in August 2023 at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila, where he finished 2nd in the ₱40,000 Super Stack Freezeout for ₱1,059,000 (∼$19,114).
Cheong has maintained a high volume of results throughout 2024 and 2025, securing multiple titles in the region. Notable victories include a win at Poker Dream 18 Malaysia in August 2025, where he took down the Mystery Bounty Turbo for RM 18,500 (∼$4,394), and a 1st place finish at Manila Megastack 18 in February 2024 for ₱163,976 (∼$2,938). He also recorded a significant score in January 2025, finishing 3rd in a Poker Dream 15 Deepstack event for RM 42,800 (∼$9,506).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Singapore, Cheong focuses his play on the Southeast Asian "mid-major" circuit. He is a regular fixture at festivals such as the Manila Megastack, Poker Dream, and the Singapore Poker Championships (often held on cruise ships or regional venues).
His resume reflects the lifestyle of a dedicated traveling pro, with frequent trips to Kuala Lumpur and Manila to compete in series like the Grand Loyal Poker Championships in Vietnam and various Poker Dream stops across Malaysia. This consistent travel schedule has allowed him to build a substantial portfolio of cashes in a relatively short period.
Play Style & Strategy
Cheong's tournament record suggests a high-volume approach with a particular aptitude for faster structures and bounty formats. He frequently cashes in "Turbo," "Hyper Turbo," and "Mystery Bounty" events, indicating a strong understanding of short-stack adjustments and aggressive push-fold ranges required for these formats.
However, he is also capable of navigating deeper structures, evidenced by his "Monster Stack" cashes and deep runs in Main Events, such as his 19th place finish in the Manila Megastack 19 Main Event. This versatility allows him to maximize his volume during tournament festivals, playing a wide mix of events ranging from daily turbos to major championship tournaments.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.