Stephen Chidwick 🇬🇧

Stephen Chidwick was born in Deer, Kent, England, and began playing poker at the age of 16 (2005). He first gained recognition online under the pseudonym "stevie444" and entered the international arena in 2008 with a victory at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. He subsequently became a regular at major tournaments such as the WSOP, EPT, and Triton, and was once hailed as the "best player without a bracelet," until he won $1.6 million in the $25,000 buy-in PLO High Roller in 2019.

Known for his highly sophisticated, GTO (Generally Optimal Strategy)-based play, Chedwick excels in both No-Limit Hold'em and mixed games. His calm, collected, and enigmatic poker table persona—often described as having "the most fearsome gaze in poker"—makes him a formidable opponent. Chedwick combines rigorous theoretical study with keen intuition, and maintains peak focus and physical condition through meditation and exercise before matches.

Total live prize money: $76,035,910 (according to Hendon Mob). All-time winnings ranking: Ranked second globally as of early 2026. Estimated net worth: Approximately $40 million to $50 million, although Chidwick notes that high-stakes players frequently change tables. Highest single-event prize: Fourth place in the 2019 Triton Million for Charity event in London, winning $5,368,947. Major accolades: One WSOP gold bracelet (2019), ranked number one in the Global Poker Index (GPI), and multiple Triton Poker titles.