The Red Dragon Cup PLUS group stage attracted over 900 participants, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
The Red Dragon Cup PLUS group stage has officially concluded, and the tournament's popularity continues to soar.
The atmosphere at the 2026 Red Dragon Cup PLUS tournament has been steadily building since its start, reaching its peak after the final day of group matches. The four groups (A, B, C, and D) accumulated a total of [number missing] points in the tournament. 903 participantsThis not only broke recent records for the series' popularity, but also attracted many professional players and skilled players back to the arena.
It's worth mentioning that even though the group stage has ended, the organizers are still opening registration for the second round, giving more players the opportunity to compete. 80,000 Starting Scoreboard Joining the fray further increases the final scale of the competition.
Final matches in Groups C and D: Competition intensifies
The competition was particularly fierce in Groups C and D on the final day. Group C, in particular, attracted a large number of visitors on that single day. 313 participantsIt became one of the most popular categories in this year's competition, and ultimately... 111 contestants successfully advancedVietnamese athlete Nguyen Quang Huy won the gold medal. 484,000 scoreboards Become the group's CL (Chip Leader).
The Group D quick matches held in the evening were equally exciting, with a total of 69 participantsUltimately, 33 people advanced, with Zhao Chengkun leading the way. 477,000 scoreboards Leading the way.
Classic Hand Recap: A Perfect Flush and an Unbelievable Comeback
In Group C, several exciting matches were particularly impressive. Among them, Vietnamese player Nguyen Ngoc Ha made a crucial play... 7♦9♦ hit a straight flushHe successfully defeated his opponent and was eliminated, becoming one of the most eye-catching plays of the day.
In another dramatic hand, short-stacked player Chen Dong went all-in with 5♥7♣ against his opponent's pocket nines, and miraculously doubled up with a straight, eliciting gasps from the audience and once again demonstrating the unpredictable charm of Texas Hold'em.
Advancement Status: 303 people advanced to the second round
After fierce competition among the four groups, and after deducting duplicate entries, there were a total of 303 contestants successfully advanced to the second round.As the competition enters its crucial stage, all the qualifiers will make their run for the "In The Money" prize tomorrow.
As the registration mechanism remains open, the final number of participants is expected to increase, and the prize pool and competition intensity will also rise accordingly.
Multiple supplementary competition champions emerged, and the event flourished across the board.
In addition to the main event, several side events were equally exciting, with multiple players successfully winning titles:
- SUPER U Challenge Champion: Held Konstantin (Germany)
- Deep Stack Tournament Champion: Wang Furui
- Speed Bounty Race Champion: Nguyen Ngoc Ha
- Super Speed Race Champion: Wang Song
- Seven-Card Mixed Tournament Champion: LIAN SIQI
- Snowball Hunter Tournament Champion: Sun Changliang
- Single-Day High Roller Champion: LIU TIAN
- Five-card draw tournament champion: Sun Yujie
The competition is flourishing in multiple locations, and the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly fierce.
On the eve of the final battle: The battle for the reward circle is about to begin.
With the group stage concluded, the Red Dragon Cup PLUS has officially entered its most crucial phase. The second round, starting tomorrow, will determine who successfully enters the money bubble and further strives for the final table and ultimate championship glory.
For all participants, now is a crucial time to adjust their strategies and mindset. Whether you're a challenger who joined later or someone who has already qualified, this "battle for the prize money" will be even more brutal and exciting.
Advanced Thinking Review: From "Knowing How to Play Cards" to "Making the Right Decisions"
When you stop just looking at your own hand, what truly sets you apart is how well you understand Range, EV, Blocker, position, and overall betting strategy.
The following advanced thinking methods are key to most players' progress from "occasionally getting it right" to "long-term stable profitability":
[Range Thinking] How to truly apply Range thinking in actual gameplay? Hand review and analysis.
[River Decision Making] How does the Blocker influence River's calling, raising, and folding? Strategy Breakdown
[Result Bias] EV vs Result: Why did we still lose even when we bet correctly? Retrospective Analysis
[Bluff Core] What constitutes proper Bluff? Hand replay analysis
[Semi-Bluff Timing] When is the most profitable time to use a semi-bluff? Strategy Analysis
[Bet Line] How to construct a complete betting line? Practical analysis and review.
[Position Advantage] Why does position directly influence your every decision? Hand Analysis
[SPR Application] How does SPR affect your playing style and pot planning? Strategy Analysis
[Vulnerability Analysis] How to identify vulnerabilities in an opponent's Range vulnerability? Post-mortem analysis and breakdown.
[Marginal Hands Problem] Why do expert players rarely play marginal hands? Decision Analysis
[Three-Street Planning] How to Design a Three-Street Plan for Flop, Turn, and River? Practical Analysis
[Fold Equity Pressure] How to Create Fold Equity? Hand Replay Analysis
[Area Contraction] How to analyze the process of the opponent's area being compressed? Strategy breakdown
[Strategy Selection] Balance vs. Exploit: Which to Choose in Practice? Retrospective Analysis
[Long-Term Profitability] How to Train a Long-Term EV Mindset? Decision Model Analysis
The biggest difference between advanced players and casual players isn't remembering more terminology, but rather the ability to integrate range, EV, position, blocking cards, and betting lines in every decision. Through these advanced thought processes, you can gradually build a more complete Texas Hold'em decision-making framework.