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Congya Zhang
Congya Zhang is a Chinese professional poker player and major international tournament champion based in Shanghai. Operating as one of China’s top active female pros on the global stage, Zhang made international headlines in September 2026 by conquering the Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) $2,200 Global Poker Championship in Cyprus for a career-defining $300,000 victory.
Career Earnings & Major Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $940,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Congya Zhang ranks among the most successful Chinese tournament competitors on the circuit. Her career reached an all-time peak during the 2026 Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) at Merit Crystal Cove Casino , where she staged a remarkable final-table comeback to win the $2,200 Global Poker Championship for a massive top prize of $300,000.
Just two months prior, she recorded another landmark score at the 2026 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, finishing 61st out of 9,208 players for $150,000.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) $2,200 Global Poker Championship (1st) | $300,000 |
| 2026 | 2026 WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (61st) | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) Cyprus $5,300 Main Event (13th) | $42,000 |
| 2026 | Triton One Series Jeju $8,000 Main Event (38th) | $31,500 |
| 2026 | EPT Barcelona €1,050 Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo (2nd) | $20,238 (€17,470) |
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from China and currently residing in Shanghai, Congya Zhang developed into a full-time international regular after establishing her roots on the Asian circuit. While maintaining a strong presence across regional stops like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) , Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) , and Poker Dream festivals, Zhang expanded into Western and European markets.
Her stellar 2026 campaign, highlighted by deep runs in Vegas, Barcelona, and her signature title victory in Cyprus, has cemented her status among China’s top international tournament stars.
Play Style & Strategy
Zhang is recognized for a disciplined, technical, and highly patient tournament strategy. Masterful at handling high-pressure short-stack scenarios and deep-field ICM dynamics, her game features balanced pre-flop range discipline, precise timing during high-stakes flips, and sharp post-flop adaptability when navigating tough final table setups.
Social Media & Online Presence
Keep track of Congya Zhang’s latest tournament results, ranking updates, and career statistics through these official profile links:
Video Highlights
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.
