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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.
Social Media & Online Presence
Khanh Ho is a Live Content Writer at SoMuchPoker, covering major poker festivals across Southeast Asia, including APT and PokerStars LIVE events. Alongside live tournament reporting, he conducts interviews and writes player features, bringing the human stories behind the game to life.
