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Updated: 2025.12.17

Liangcai Chen is a professional poker player from China who is a consistent competitor on the Asian tournament circuit. He is known for his regular appearances and deep runs in major regional series, including the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to recorded The Hendon Mob data, Liangcai Chen has accumulated $65,769 in total live earnings.

His career-best live cash of ~$50,406, which came at APT Jeju in 2025 , represents the majority of his tournament success. In 2025, he remained highly active on the South Korean circuit, particularly in Jeju. His results include:

Deep runs in the RDPT Jeju II 2025 Main Event, where he was noted for his aggressive stack management.

Frequent cashes in regional Chinese and Asian festivals that have maintained his ranking within the top 1,200 players on the China All-Time Money List.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in China, Liangcai Chen has established himself as a reliable “grinder” in the Asian poker scene. His tournament history is heavily concentrated in major Asian hubs like Jeju (South Korea), Macau, and various cities in Mainland China. He is often seen competing alongside other top Chinese professionals, frequently participating in multi-day events that require significant endurance and tactical flexibility.

Play Style & Strategy

Chen is characterized by an active and sometimes high-variance tournament style. Reporting from the 2025 RDPT Jeju II highlights his willingness to play “big pots” and get involved in pre-flop confrontations with premium and semi-premium hands like ace-queen and pocket jacks.

His strategy often involves:

Early Aggression: Utilizing his stack to apply pressure during the opening levels of Day 1 flights.
Resilience: While he has experienced “coolers” (such as Jacks vs. Queens), his high volume of tournament entries across the year indicates a disciplined approach to the professional circuit.

Recent Attendances