Ziching Hong is a Taiwanese poker player who has rapidly climbed the regional rankings, establishing himself as a formidable mid-to-high stakes regular in the thriving Taipei live scene.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of nearly $40,000, Ziching Hong has demonstrated exceptional growth and consistency in major Asian festivals. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best of TWD 550,000 (~USD 17,577 ) were highlighted by a dominant performance at the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) 19 in early 2026, where he secured a 6th-place prize in the Mini Main.

Notable career highlights include:

• TWD 70,000 (~USD 2,203): 1st Place in the 2023 CTP Kaoshiung Tournaments, marking his first major title.
• TWD 33,000 (~USD 1,198): A deep run in the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Season 11 Mini Main Event.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Taiwan, Ziching Hong is a product of the highly competitive “club poker” ecosystem in Taipei. He began his journey as a regular at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP), where he refined his technical skills in high-volume daily and weekly tournaments. Over the last two seasons, Hong has successfully transitioned into a full-time tournament grinder, becoming a staple in prestigious regional series such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT).

Play Style & Strategy

Ziching Hong is known for a versatile and aggressive tournament strategy, showing a particular edge in navigating massive-field events. His victory in the TMT 19 Deepstack Championship highlights his proficiency in long-form, multi-day structures where patient accumulation and late-stage ICM pressure are critical. By maintaining a high volume of play against both local Taiwanese specialists and international visitors, Hong has developed a sharp exploitative game, particularly effective in wide-range blind battles and final table dynamics.