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Zibao Xie is an up and coming poker player from China who has been steadily building his resume on the live tournament circuit. Since he started recording results in 2023, he has shown a lot of promise by competing in various events across Asia. Xie is becoming a familiar face at major regional series, where he often finds his way to the final table. With a focus on No Limit Hold’em, he continues to improve his standing in the global poker rankings and represents the next wave of talent from the Chinese poker community.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Zibao Xie has total live earnings of $26,000. His biggest single career cash came in June 2023 at the TJPT Changsha Poker Tournament in China. He finished in 2nd place in the No Limit Hold’em Regular Turbo event, taking home $8,316 for his efforts.
Xie has been particularly active in South Korea, specifically in Jeju. In October 2024, he secured his first live victory at Poker Dream 12, winning a No Limit Hold’em Turbo event. He followed that up just two days later with a 2nd place finish in a Hyper Turbo event at the same series. He has also found success on the APT circuit, where he earned multiple scores during APT Jeju 2024, including a 7th place finish in the Turbo High Roller for $3,247 and a 30th place finish in the Zodiac Classic.
Biography & Poker Background
Zibao Xie was born in China and currently resides there. He began making an impact in live poker tournaments in mid 2023. Unlike many players who jump straight into high stakes, Xie has been building his bankroll and experience by playing in competitive mid stakes events. His results show that he is a dedicated traveler when it comes to the game, frequently moving between mainland China and major poker hubs like Jeju to compete.
His consistency is impressive for someone relatively new to the live scene. In just over a year of recorded play, he has already notched nine cashes, with many of those being final table appearances. This suggests he is very comfortable in the late stages of tournaments. As he continues to play in larger events organized by major tours, his profile in the international poker world is likely to grow.
Play Style & Strategy
Zibao Xie seems to excel in fast paced tournament formats. Many of his best results have come in Turbo and Hyper Turbo events, which require quick decision making and a strong understanding of short stack strategy. This style of play demands a lot of discipline and the ability to capitalize on small advantages before the blinds increase.
His strategy also involves versatility in field sizes. He has shown he can navigate his way through small, high buy-in fields like the APT Turbo High Roller, as well as much larger fields like the Poker Dream Main Event. By participating in series like the WPT Korea and various ZSOP related events, he has gained experience against a wide range of playing styles, which helps him stay adaptable at the table.
