IPG Jiuhuashan Station | Dai Dongxu defeats Chen Jianghuai in a head-to-head match to win the main event championship; 884 participants determine the ultimate champion.
International newsOn September 23, 2026, the IPG Grand Finals Qualifier Jiuhuashan Station concluded its final day of competition. The Main Event, which had 884 entries, was narrowed down to eight finalists. After a fierce final battle, Dai Dongxu from Wuhu, Anhui, emerged victorious, claiming his first major Main Event title and the prestigious "Ruihu Cup (Silver)". The championship battle was full of drama. Chen Jianghuai, leading with 9,445,000 chips the previous day, advanced to the Heads-Up and faced Dai Dongxu with a lead of over 2-1. However, in a crucial hand, Dai Dongxu hit two pair with 64 on the flop, winning a massive pot against Chen Jianghuai's A6, successfully reversing the chip lead. Ultimately, he defeated Chen's KQ with AT, officially becoming the 2026 IPG Jiuhuashan Station Main Event champion. The IPG Jiuhuashan Station Main Event, with 884 entries, featured an eight-player final table for the championship. The tournament consisted of four rounds. The first round featured four starting groups: A, B, C, and D, attracting a total of 884 participants. Ultimately, 135 players advanced to the second round. After Day 2 competition on September 21st, the number of players decreased to 28. The third round on September 22nd determined the final eight, with Chen Jianghuai advancing to the final table with a significant chip lead. IPG Jiuhuashan Main Event Core Data: Event 2026 IPG Grand Finals Qualifier Jiuhuashan Main Event: First Round: 884 Participants; Second Round: 135 Advances; Third Round: 28 Participants; Final Table: 8 Players: Champion: Dai Dongxu; Runner-up: Chen Jianghuai; Third Place: Yang Linwei; Champion Trophy: Ruihu Cup (Silver); Champion Date: September 23, 2026. The final day of the main event continued from the unfinished Level 27, with blinds at 40,000/80,000/80,000. Upon entering Level 28, the blind time was further extended to 90 minutes. Final Day Hand 1: Yang Linwei Eliminates Shi Bei with KK The championship finals began with the first elimination. Yang Linwei, in the HJ position, held K♥K♦ and raised to 160,000. Shi Bei, in the CO position, held A♣Q♠ and went all-in with his remaining 755,000 chips. After the rest of the players folded, Yang Linwei called. The board ran out of cards: 10♠ 6♣ 4♠ 7♦ 6♠. Yang Linwei's pocket kings maintained their lead, successfully taking down the pot. Shi Bei became the first player eliminated from the Final Table, finishing in eighth place. Chen Jianghuai completed a flush with A6, while Ji Xiaotong finished seventh. Both Chen Jianghuai and Ji Xiaotong went all-in at level 27. Chen Jianghuai raised to 200,000 from the CO position. Ji Xiaotong, in the BB position, went all-in with 1,400,000 chips. After a long deliberation, Chen Jianghuai called. The cards were revealed: Player Ji Xiaotong had 2♥2♣, and Chen Jianghuai had A♥6♥. The board ran out of cards: 6♦ 10♥ Q♥ 5♥ K♥. Chen Jianghuai hit a pair on the flop.
