Chang Tiantian staged a comeback to win the Danxia Cup opening tournament, which concluded successfully.
The 2026 DXPC Danxia Cup Poker Tournament entered its second day of competition at Danxia Mountain in Shaoguan. Surrounded by green mountains and a strong competitive atmosphere, multiple events were held simultaneously, with the most anticipated being the opening tournament, the Final Table championship battle.
After fierce competition in the first round of Groups A and B, only seven players successfully advanced to the final table. Top players from all over the country gathered to compete for the first championship trophy.
Ultimately, it was the young female athlete Chang Tiantian who stood on the highest podium.
Three female players gathered at the final table
One of the biggest highlights of the final table of this year's Danxia Cup opening tournament was that three female players successfully advanced to the final table.
In a competitive poker tournament dominated by male players, it is rare to see three female players simultaneously reach the final table, making them a striking sight at the event.
During the competition, the three female athletes demonstrated excellent stability and judgment, proving that female athletes can also stand out in high-intensity competitive environments.
Linda unfortunately finished in sixth place.
The first major elimination at the final table came from female player Linda.
In a crucial hand, Linda maintained pressure after the flop, but ultimately suffered a reversal on the river.
The public sign at that time was:
4♥ 5♦ 6♣ 3♥ 7♦
The opponent completed a straight with 5♥8♥, while Linda's J♠J♣ was overtaken on the river.
This hand forced Linda to finish in sixth place, ending her journey in this opening tournament.
Chang Tiantian eliminated Li Jin'ai to advance to the championship match.
Another match between female contestants subsequently attracted attention.
Chang Tiantian accepted the challenge with a QQ card, while Li Jin'ai accepted with an A4 card.
Ultimately, the hand didn't help Li Jin'ai complete the comeback, and Chang Tiantian successfully won the crucial pot, eliminating Li Jin'ai from the game.
Li Jin'ai ultimately finished fifth in the opening match of this year's tournament.
This hand became a crucial turning point in Tsuneta Ten's subsequent comeback.
From fifth place on the scoreboard to the final champion
What truly amazed everyone was Tsuneta's performance in the latter half of the final table.
When she entered the Final Table, she was only ranked 5th, and her score was not outstanding.
However, she remained calm despite facing many experienced opponents.
In an interview, Changtian Tian stated:
"Making it to the FT has already achieved my pre-competition goal, so there isn't much pressure regarding my performance."
It is this relaxed mindset that allows her to maintain clear judgment in every decision.
Facing Qiao Yiqun, who had been leading on the scoreboard for a long time, she gradually narrowed the gap and eventually succeeded in reversing the situation.
One-on-one comeback to the top
In the heads-up match, Chang Tiantian faced off against Qiao Yiqun, the scoreboard leader.
In the final hand that determined the champion:
Tsuneta Sweet: A♠ 2♥
Qiao Yiqun: K♥ 9♥
After both players have played all their scorecards, the community cards are dealt:
3♠ 5♠ T♦ 5♦ 6♦
Ultimately, A High successfully maintained its lead.
Chang Tiantian staged an incredible comeback to win the opening tournament of the 2026 Danxia Cup.
A magnificent transformation in just six months
What's even more impressive is that Tsuneta is actually still a student.
She has only been involved in offline MTT tournaments for six months.
In November 2025, she participated in the Chaoshan Cup for the first time, officially embarking on her poker career.
In just six months, she has achieved the following:
- Omaha Race Champion
- 19th place in the main event
- Danxia Cup Opening Tournament Champion
Excellent results, etc.
From a poker novice to a champion, Chang Tiantian has achieved an amazing growth through her actions.
Wen Zuyi returns to the Danxia Cup arena
In addition to the crowning of the opening tournament champion, this year's main event also welcomes a highly anticipated and popular player.
Wen Zuyi, the runner-up of the first Danxia Cup main event, has officially returned to the competition.
As one of the players who came closest to winning the championship in the previous competition, Wen Zuyi's participation in the competition again has attracted the attention of many players and viewers.
Last year, she was just one step away from winning the championship.
Now that she has returned to Danxia Mountain, the outside world hopes that she can fulfill her unfinished dream and challenge for the main competition championship.
The main tournament Group A concluded successfully.
At 1 p.m., the first round of Group A of the main tournament of this year's Danxia Cup officially started.
As the most important core event of the series, the main event attracts a large number of players from other regions to participate.
After a long and intense competition, Group A attracted 52 participants, and 10 finalists were selected.
Liu Zhengpeng topped the leaderboard with 310,500 chips, becoming the chip leader in Group A of the Main Event.
With the main tournament officially underway, this year's Danxia Cup is gradually entering its most exciting competitive phase.
The champions of the supplementary competitions have been emerging one after another.
In addition to the main event and the opening match, there are also many exciting side events.
Liu Yongsheng won the championship in the medium-sized Easter egg tournament.
Hua Shengjie won the Omaha Challenge.
Multiple events were held simultaneously, keeping the Danxia Cup venue highly popular.
The excitement of the Danxia Cup continues to build.
From Chang Tiantian's comeback victory to Wen Zuyi's return to the competition, and the successful completion of the first round of the main tournament A group, the 2026 Danxia Cup continues to deliver exciting stories.
For all participants, the real challenge has just begun.
With the main event Group B about to begin, more top players will be taking the stage.
Who will ultimately stand atop Danxia Mountain and lift the main tournament trophy, a symbol of glory? We eagerly await the answer.
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