I Che Shih 🇹🇼

I Che Shih lives in Taipei, Taiwan, and has been actively playing in live tournaments since 2023. He joined the poker world right as Taiwan was becoming one of the most popular places to play in all of Asia. Starting out in local clubs, he quickly moved up to playing in major international series that visit the island. He is often seen competing alongside other top Taiwanese pros, showing how much the local community has grown in recent years.

I Che Shih is best known for his sharp and aggressive style of play. He is especially good at playing in “Mystery Bounty” formats, where knowing when to take risks for a bounty is very important. His strategy involves playing a lot of hands and putting his opponents in difficult spots, which has led to him reaching many final tables in a very short amount of time. His strategy is built on adaptability and reading the table. In large tournaments, he is good at staying patient during the early levels and then turning up the aggression as the bubble approaches. Shih has proven that he can compete with both local amateur players and international professionals. He stays calm during big hands, which has helped him earn the respect of other players in the Asian poker circuit.

According to The Hendon Mob, I Che Shih has total live earnings of over $35,000. His biggest career achievement came in early 2026 at the ZSOP Zodiac Series of Poker in Taipei. He put on a fantastic performance in the Zodiac Rooster Turbo event, taking first place for a total prize of NTD 400,000 (~$12,482). Shih has also been very successful on the TMT circuit with three cashes on his record. In 2025, he recorded a significant score at WPT Prime Taiwan, finishing 3rd in the Survivor Bounty (Event #9) for NTD 356,500 (~$11,958). He also showed his skills in Players Series (PS) , where he secured a 19th place finish in the Mystery Bounty (Event #26) for NTD 22,000 (~$724). ZSOP 2026 champion I Che Shih