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Updated: 2025.12.23

Taofan Zhang is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has become a rising figure on the East Asian tournament circuit. As of late 2025, he has established a consistent record in major regional hubs, particularly in Taipei and Jeju, South Korea.

Career Performance & Global Ranking

While in the developmental stages of his international career, Taofan Zhang has seen a significant increase in visibility during the 2024–2025 seasons:

Total Live Earnings: USD 14,474 (The Hendon Mob).
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: Currently climbing due to consistent 2025 regional results.
Best Live Cash: USD 7,299, achieved in a major mainland championship.
2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Status: Actively accumulating points through the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) circuits.

Notable 2024–2025 Results

The 2025 season has been a foundational period for Zhang, characterized by frequent “In The Money” (ITM) finishes in high-volume Taiwanese fields.

The Lord Poker Tournament (TLPT) Jeju (May 2025): Recorded a notable finish in the TLPT Circuit Opening (Event #1), placing 66th for USD 3,100.
Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) 18 (July 2025): Demonstrated field endurance by navigating one of the largest tournament fields in Asia, recording a deep run in the Main Event.
APT Taipei (2024–2025): Consistent results in the mid-major side events, showing proficiency in No-Limit Hold’em structures with fast-paced blind levels.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Zhang is part of the “new wave” of Taiwanese players benefiting from the rapid expansion of the domestic poker scene.

His play style is characterized by:

Large Field Navigation: His results consistently show him reaching the money in fields with over 500 entries, indicating a strong grasp of tournament longevity and bubble dynamics.
Short-Handed Proficiency: He has recorded top finishes in 6-Max and Turbo formats, which require a more aggressive tactical range and precise push-fold mathematics.
Circuit Specialist: Zhang has focused heavily on the Taipei meta, allowing him to exploit tendencies common among regional professionals while testing his skills against international players traveling for the APT.