IPG Jiuhuashan Station | Main Event Day 2: 28 players advance, Yang Linwei leads the final round with 2.085 million chips.
Regional newsOn September 21, 2026, the IPG Grand Finals Qualifier Jiuhuashan Station entered its fifth day of competition, with the Main Event featuring the crucial Day 2 of Round 2. The four starting groups had attracted a total of 884 entries, with 135 players ultimately advancing. After nine levels of competition in Round 2, the number of players further decreased to 28. Yang Linwei finished Day 2 with 2,085,000 chips, becoming the chip leader and leading the 28 players to the third round on September 22. On the same day, the "Xianju Culture" Qingyang Cup also officially commenced, with 160 entries across Groups A and B, and 25 players successfully advancing to the next round. Main Event Day 2: 135 Players Return, 28 Advance to Round 3. The IPG Jiuhuashan Station Main Event consisted of four rounds. Round 1 featured four starting groups: A, B, C, and D, with Group D using a fast-paced format. After all four groups were completed, a total of 135 players qualified for Round 2. On September 21st, these players returned to the competition to continue their journey towards the final. According to the official rules, the second round of blinds was extended to 60 minutes, scheduled to run through levels 13 to 21 (9 levels in total), or end early when 24 players remained. Ultimately, the competition continued until level 21, with 28 players remaining, thus ending the day's events. IPG Jiuhuashan Main Event Day 2 Core Data: Event: IPG Grand Finals Qualifier Jiuhuashan Main Event Day 2 Date: September 21, 2026 First Round Total Entries: 884 Day 2 Returning Players: 135 Day 2 Completed Levels: 9 Blind Levels Time: 60 minutes Number of Players Advancing to Third Round: 28 Day 2 Chip Leader: Yang Linwei Chip Leader Chips: 2,085,000 Third Round Date: September 22nd From 884 entries in the first round to only 28 remaining after the second round, the IPG Jiuhuashan Main Event has officially entered its later stages. Yang Linwei leads the field with 2,085,000 chips after Day 2, becoming the player with the most chips in the entire event. He ultimately sealed the day with 2,085,000 chips, securing the Day 2 chip leader position. This is a significant lead before the Main Event enters its third round. Unlike the first round, the third round will directly determine the eight finalists, so subsequent chip management, short-stack battles, and large pot fights will directly impact the final championship competition. The complete list of 28 qualifiers and chip rankings will be based on the official list image. The third round will take place on September 22nd, determining the eight finalists. According to the official schedule, the Main Event's third round is scheduled for September 22nd, 2026. The 28 qualifiers will return to the tables with the chips they carried over from Day 2, continuing their battle for the final eight final table spots. For Yang Linwei, the 2.085 million chips offer considerable room for maneuver, but he still needs to go through multiple rounds of elimination and the final table to win the championship. Highlight of the game: Liu Kai's two QQ streets.
