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Ziwen Liu
Ziwen Liu is a Chinese professional poker player who has captured six Asian Poker Tour titles and accumulated over $100,000 in live tournament earnings. Known for his dominance in mixed games and short-handed formats across Asia, he achieved a double-trophy victory at Paradise City Casino in South Korea during APT Incheon 2026.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $100,617 across 21 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Ziwen has built a reputation as a mixed-game specialist on the regional circuit. His top tournament results include:
- August 2026: 1st place in the APT Incheon Dealer’s Choice Event for $5,855 (KRW 8,255,763), capturing his sixth APT title.
- August 2026: 1st place in the APT Incheon Turbo NL Omaha High Event for $2,478 (KRW 3,494,665).
- September 2025: 67th place in the APT Jeju Main Event for $5,950 (KRW 8,390,000), his career-best single cash.
- August 2025: 1st place in the APT Incheon Super Hyper Turbo Super Hold’em Event for $5,290 (KRW 7,362,307).
- October 2025: 4th place in the APT Jeju Big O Masters Event for $4,650 (KRW 6,560,000).
- October 2025: 1st place in the APT Jeju Turbo 5-Card Big O Event for $3,335 (KRW 4,700,496).
Biography & Poker Background
Ziwen hails from China and maintains an active presence across Asia-Pacific tournament stops. He began making his mark on the regional circuit through specialized side events and mixed-game competitions, developing a strong reputation for versatility across non-standard variants.
His breakout on the Asian circuit came in 2025 when he claimed multiple titles at APT Incheon and APT Jeju, winning events in Super Hold’em, 5-Card Big O, and Omaha variants. Crossing the $100,000 career earnings milestone in 2026, Ziwen enjoyed a flying start at APT Incheon 2026. On Day 1, he captured his fifth career APT trophy in the Turbo NL Omaha High event before backing it up on Day 2 by winning the Dealer’s Choice event for his sixth APT title. He continues to compete regularly across major Asian festivals.
Play Style & Strategy
Ziwen is a versatile mixed-game competitor who thrives in high-tempo and specialized tournament structures. Highly proficient in non-standard poker formats, including Pot-Limit Omaha, Dealer’s Choice, Super Hold’em, and 5-Card Big O, he excels at capitalizing on technical edges in less common poker disciplines. His relentless aggression in fast-structured side events has allowed him to maintain a high win-rate when reaching final tables.
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