Zhiyi Wang is a Chinese professional poker player who has quickly established himself as a tournament champion on the Asian circuit, known for his recent victory in the largest-ever opening event in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With $163,668 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Zhiyi Wang has surpassed the $100,000 career milestone. He is currently ranked 566th on the China All-Time Money List.

His career-best live cash of ~$65,513 (KRW 92,004,336) came from a 1st place finish in the KRW 850,000 Korea National Cup at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju in October 2025. This victory saw him outlast a massive field of 760 entries in what was the largest opening event in Korea’s history. He also has numerous other final table appearances, including a 3rd place finish in a KRW 800,000 event at APT Incheon for ~$9,827 and a 4th place finish in a KRW 1,200,000 Monster Stack event for ~$11,497. These consistent deep runs significantly contribute to his poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in China, Zhiyi Wang has built his poker career entirely on the Asian tournament circuit. His results are heavily concentrated in South Korea, where he is a high-volume competitor at major festivals such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Poker Dream, and the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT). His career trajectory shows a rapid rise, transitioning from smaller cashes to a major title win in 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Wang is characterized as a highly successful tournament player capable of navigating massive fields, demonstrated by his victory over 760 entries in the National Cup. His final table appearances across various buy-in levels, from Mini Main Events to Monster Stacks, indicate a versatile and calculated tournament strategy. He is known for turning a small investment into a substantial payout, which reflects strong deep-stack and endgame play.

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