Xu Zhiyuan 🇨🇳

Mr. Xu, from China and currently residing in Tiantan, is one of the "elite" Chinese professional poker players who frequently participate in international tournaments. He is a regular at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, having won prize money dozens of times, and has also performed exceptionally well in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Poker Dream Series. In the 2024-2025 season, he made a breakthrough, frequently entering the money bubble (ITM). In just one year, he rose from a highly respected regional player to a top-ranked professional in the Global Poker Index (GPI). Currently, he is ranked 88th in China and within the top 1500 of the Global Poker Index (GPI), demonstrating his status as one of the most active and successful mid-to-high-stakes professionals in the world today.

Mr. Xu is known for his high-pressure, mathematically sophisticated playing style. He excels particularly in mystery bounty tournaments and high-stakes events, employing aggressive chip-accumulating strategies early in the game to dominate the bubble and final table stages. His strategic strengths include: Mastering large tournaments: His victory in the Super Bowl Main Event with over 1000 participants demonstrates his rare ability to maintain focus and technical solidity during multi-day, high-intensity marathons. Versatility: While a No-Limit Texas Hold'em specialist, he has also won money in the WSOP Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), indicating a broad tactical understanding. Aggressive ICM pressure: Mr. Xu is known for using his chips as a weapon at the final table, often forcing opponents to make difficult decisions throughout the game.

According to Hendon Mob, Zhiyuan Xu's total live poker winnings amount to $561,474. His career is poised for rapid growth in 2024 and 2025, with consistently strong performances in major Main Events and High Roller tournaments pushing his total winnings past the $500,000 mark. Notable career highlights include his victory in the 1,200,000 KRW No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at the Super Cup Incheon in October 2025. Xu emerged victorious from a field of 1,055 players, taking home 181,820,000 KRW (approximately $135,000), his largest single live poker winnings to date. APT Jeju Island (April 2024): Won the KRW Mystery Bounty Hunter title, taking home KRW 42,355,000 (approximately USD 30,750) and other substantial prizes. WSOP Las Vegas (June 2024): Performed well in the USD 25,000 High Roller (Event 26), finishing 40th for USD 50,637, proving his ability to compete with the world's top players. VPT Phu Quoc Championship (November 2025): Finished as runner-up in the Charity High Roller, earning USD 22,000; and finished 11th in the VPT Championship, earning USD 9,000. Super Bowl Incheon (October 2025): A few days after winning the Main Event, finished as runner-up in the Mini High Roller, earning USD 7,400. Xu Zhiyuan