Yu Hsuan Cheng is an active tournament poker player from Taiwan. As of late 2025, he has established himself as a specialized “grinder” in the Taiwanese domestic circuit, achieving consistent “In The Money” (ITM) finishes in major festivals such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT).

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Yu Hsuan Cheng’s profile reflects steady activity within the competitive East Asian meta:

Total Live Earnings: 21,069 USD (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: 9,451 USD
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 100,930th
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 4,902nd

2025 Season: The “Taipei Championship” Success

The 2025 season has been the most productive period of Cheng’s career, with over 15,000 USD of his total earnings recorded this year. He has become a staple at the Asia Poker Arena and the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP).

APT Taipei (April 2025): Captured his career-best score during the flagship series. He finished 40th in the 55,000 TWD APT Main Event for 9,451 USD (307,500 TWD), demonstrating elite field navigation in one of Asia’s most prestigious tournaments.
CTP Taichung Weekly (April 2025): Secured a podium finish, taking 3rd place in the 6,000 TWD Daily Deepstack for 4,011 USD (129,200 TWD).
17th Taiwan Millions Tournament (January 2025): Recorded multiple deep runs, including a 286th-place finish in the 9,000 TWD Main Event and a 32nd-place finish in the Last Chance Champion event.
Ace Poker League (APL) Taipei (June 2025): Finished 3rd in the 10,000 TWD APL Kick Off for 12,540 TWD, showcasing his consistency in opening-series events.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Cheng is recognized for his technical proficiency in Deepstack and Main Event structures, where patience and long-term survival are key.

His play style is characterized by:

Main Event Resilience: His deep run in the APT Taipei Main Event—surviving through massive fields and multi-day play—indicates a strong technical foundation and mental stamina.
Field Longevity: Consistently reaching the money in events like the TMT and APL, which often draw hundreds of local and international entries, suggests an advanced understanding of “bubble” dynamics and stack preservation.
Technical Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em player, his success in “Daily Deepstack” and “Mini Main” formats shows an adaptable strategic range that can exploit the high-aggression styles common in the Taiwanese circuit.

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