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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.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
