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Updated: 2025.12.22

Chih Hao Lin is a rising professional poker player from Taiwan who has established himself as a highly efficient tournament regular on the Asian circuit. As of December 2025, he is experiencing a breakout year, characterized by a perfect “In The Money” (ITM) rate in major attended series and a significant climb in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of late 2025, Chih Hao Lin has solidified his status as a competitive force in the Asia-Pacific region:

Total Live Earnings: USD 21,241 (The Hendon Mob).
Best Live Cash: USD 10,330, achieved in March 2025.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 16,601st.
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 875th.

2025 Season: The “Perfect ITM” Year

The 2025 season has been a defining period for Lin, marked by extreme efficiency. He maintained a 100% ITM rate across six major events, reaching the final table in 50% of them.

ZSOP Taipei (March 2025): Captured his career-best score with a 2nd-place finish in the Zodiac Rooster Closer for USD 10,330 (TWD 339,300).
TMT Championship 2025 (October 2025): Navigated a massive field of 1,076 entries in the TMTC Main Event, finishing 45th for USD 3,340.
APT Taipei (April 2025): Finished 22nd in the No Limit Hold’em event out of 487 entries for USD 940.
Taiwan Millions Tournament TMT 18 (July 2025): Placed 660th in a record-breaking field of 8,478 entries in the Main Event.
APC Taiwan (May 2025): Reached the final table of the NLH Head Hunter (Bounty) event, finishing 8th.

Biography & Play Style

Lin is a “homegrown” talent from Taiwan, primarily competing at the Asia Poker Arena and the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) in Taipei.

His play style is characterized by:

Elite Field Navigation: His ability to reach the deep stages of massive fields (e.g., top 45 of 1,076 and top 7% of 8,478) indicates a strong understanding of tournament longevity and bubble pressure.
Bounty/KO Specialist: Consistent results in Head Hunter and Hyper NLH KO events suggest a technical proficiency in adjusting ranges for bounty value and accelerated blind structures.
Format Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em specialist, his success in “Closer” and “Mini Main” formats highlights a well-rounded tactical approach to different tournament phases.