KPC Poker October Series | ZHENG ZHUO wins 39 million KRW in two hands, Mu Yue leads Main Event Group A

On October 11, 2026, the KPC Poker October Series entered its second day of competition, with multiple events proceeding simultaneously. The KPC opening warm-up tournament saw a 33-player final day, in which ZHENG ZHUO ultimately defeated Ge Junqing in just two hands in Heads-Up, taking home the championship trophy and the 39 million Korean won jackpot.

On the same day, the main event of the series officially kicked off. Group A attracted 169 entries, with 22 players advancing. Mu Yue became the first chip leader in the starting group with 684,000 chips. Another high-stakes event, the "King of Kings Opening Event," also completed all Day 1 starting groups, with a total of 214 entries and 34 players advancing to the final day.

ZHENG ZHUO won the opening warm-up match and earned 39 million won.

After the first day of competition, 33 players advanced to Day 2 of the KPC Opening Warm-up Tournament. The final day resumed at 12:00 noon local time, starting with level 16, with each level lasting 30 minutes.

When the game progressed to level 22, there were 10 players remaining, and the Final Table bubble officially formed.

In a crucial hand, Peng Mengdian held JQo and went all-in on the turn against Liu Xiao's pocket fives. The board ran out 5♥, Q♠, 3♠, and 9♥. The river card, 6♣, did not change the outcome, allowing Liu Xiao to double up and leaving Peng Mengdian with only 225,000 chips.

After several hands, Peng Mengdian, holding Q♣A♥ in UTG, pushed all his remaining chips in, and Zheng Houyu, in the BTN position, responded with 3♦A♦.

The first four community cards are:

6♦ K♠ J♣ 9♣

Peng Mengdian initially maintained the lead, but the river card landed a 3♠, allowing Zheng Houyu to hit a pair of 3s and overtake him. Peng Mengdian ultimately finished in 10th place, becoming the bubble boy in the Final Table.

After a series of eliminations in the Final Table, ZHENG ZHUO advanced to the final one-on-one match.

After the nine-person Final Table was formed, the competition quickly entered a continuous elimination phase.

Xia Yongqiang went all in for 340,000 with 66, but Ge Junqing called with 99. The community cards did not bring a turnaround, and Xia Yongqiang was eliminated in 9th place.

Subsequently, ZHANG SHI QI held AK against ZHENG WEI YONG's 77. After the flop, he was unable to catch up and finished the tournament in 8th place.

Entering level 24, Zheng Houyu went all in with 44 for 840,000, and Zheng Zhuo called with AQ.

Public sign:

T♣ A♥ 9♦ 9♠ 9♣

ZHENG ZHUO ultimately eliminated Zheng Houyu by forming a full house with an Ace and three 9s.

ZHENG WEI YONG then went all-in with J♦3♣, and Ge Junqing called with A♣5♥. The community cards were 9♠, T♣, 2♦, 6♦, and 5♦, giving Ge Junqing a 5 on the river. ZHENG WEI YONG finished in 6th place.

LIU XIAO subsequently finished in 5th place.

Ge Junqing hit four goals, while Pan Yuwen was eliminated in fourth place.

During the four-player table phase, Ge Junqing raised to 120,000 on the BTN, while Pan Yuwen, holding short chips in the SB, went all-in for 195,000 with A♦K♦.

ZHENG ZHUO called at BB, and Ge Junqing also called, creating a three-way pot.

Flip the card:

2♣ 7♠ 9♣

After Ge Junqing bet 60,000, Zheng Zhuo folded. Ge Junqing then revealed his hand:

2♠2♥

Set has been hit.

The turn card fell further:

2♦

Ge Junqing upgraded to four 2s, leaving Pan Yuwen with no room for a comeback, and he ultimately finished the competition in 4th place.

JJ eliminated KJ, and ZHENG ZHUO led the team into Heads-Up.

When only 3 people remained, ZHENG ZHUO held the following position:

J♠J♣

Increase the bet to 160,000.

SB’s LIU YI TAO with:

K♦J♦

With his last 580,000 chips, Ge Junqing folded at the big blind, and Zheng Zhuo called.

Public sign:

3♣ 3♥ A♠ 9♦ 9♥

JJ maintained his lead, while LIU YI TAO finished in third place.

At the start of Heads-Up, the scoreboards for both players are as follows:

The gap between the two sides was not huge, but the championship battle did not last long.

In just two hands of head-up play, ZHENG ZHUO quickly secured the championship.

In the first hand of the heads-up match, Ge Junqing held T♥6♥ Limp, while Zheng Zhuo checked with J♥T♦.

Flip the card:

4♥ J♣ 3♦

Ge Junqing bet 80,000, ZHENG ZHUO check-raised to 160,000, and Ge Junqing called.

On the turn, both players checked with a 2♥. On the river, an A♦, Zheng Zhuo checked again. Ge Junqing bet 425,000 with T high in an attempt to bluff, and Zheng Zhuo quickly called, winning the important pot with a pair of Jacks.

The very next hand became the deciding factor in the championship.

ZHENG ZHUO holds:

A♦6♥

Increase the bet to 160,000.

Ge Junqing received:

K♥5♣

Select All-in, ZHENG ZHUO immediately calls.

Public sign:

6♦ Q♦ 4♦ T♥ T♣

ZHENG ZHUO hit a pair of sixes on the flop and maintained his lead, finishing the championship battle in just two heads-up hands, officially winning the KPC opening warm-up tournament and the 39 million won jackpot.

KPC Opening Warm-up Tournament Final Table Rankings

The KPC main event has officially begun, with 22 players advancing from Group A out of 169 entries.

While the opening warm-up matches determined the champion, the KPC Main Event, the core project of the series, officially kicked off.

The first round of this year's main tournament will consist of:

7 starting groups

Group A matches will begin at 13:30 local time. After the registration deadline, the following groups have participated:

169 participants

The race continued until level 17, when the baggage was sealed at 1:00 AM. The final result was:

22 people successfully advanced

KPC Main Event Group A Data

Mu Yue leads the first group of the main race with 684,000.

Chinese player Mu Yue became the biggest focus on the opening day of the main tournament.

After competing in 17 levels, she ultimately accumulated:

684,000 Scoreboard

The player sealed the bag with the highest score in Group A, securing the first starting chip leader position.

The complete list of 22 players who advanced was published in the original article in the form of images. Therefore, this article does not attempt to identify or deduce the scoreboards and rankings of other players.

With Group A completed, there are still 6 starting groups in the main event waiting to begin, and the overall scale of participation and Day 2 lineup will continue to expand.

The opening tournament of "The King Appears" featured 214 entries, with 34 advancing to the finals.

Another highlight, the "King's First Appearance Opening Match," also concluded on the same day with the completion of the final two starting groups, Groups B and C, for Day 1.

Zhou Quan, Zhou Yinan, Tony Lin, and Ma Haohui, who failed to advance from Group A, have returned to the competition, while Ding Biao, Zhang Yang, and Huang Weiwei have also joined the competition.

After all initial group registrations have concluded, the cumulative total for this session is:

214 participants

final:

34 players advanced to Day 2 finals

A player originally referred to as a "mystery player" has accumulated the following:

4,605,000 Scoreboard

Become the chip leader on Day 1.

Ding Biao then said:

3,070,000 Scoreboard

Ranked 4th in the overall chip count.

After losing in Group A, Zhou Yinan and Ma Haohui successfully qualified for the next round in Group B.

Key data from the opening match of the "King's First Appearance" tournament.

The eight qualifying matches produced a champion, with Chen Hao, Lyon, and others emerging victorious.

In addition to the three main tournaments, the series also includes several supplementary tournaments where the championship will be decided between October 10th and 11th.

Among them, the #2 OMAHA MIX CHAMPIONSHIP started on October 10th and entered the final day on the 11th, with Chen Hao ultimately winning the championship.

On October 11, several other matches also produced champions.

The winner of the supplementary race has been announced.

ZHENG ZHUO won the first major championship, followed by the main event and high stakes event.

Significant progress was made on all three main fronts after the second day of the KPC Poker October Series.

ZHENG ZHUO fought his way through the 33-player final day of the opening warm-up tournament and finally defeated Ge Junqing in just two hands in the Heads-Up, winning the 39 million won championship prize.

In the main event, 22 out of 169 entries in Group A advanced, with Mu Yue taking the lead with 684,000 chips; there are still 6 starting groups to complete the first round.

The opening tournament of "Kings Appear" saw 214 entries and 34 players advance to Day 1. A mysterious player entered the final day with 4,605,000 chips, while Ding Biao ranked 4th with 3,070,000 chips.

With the main event starting group progressing and the King of the Hill opening event entering its final championship battle, the KPC Poker October Series will officially enter its core phase of competition.

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