Chen Liang
China
Chen Liang is a Chinese poker player with over a decade of live tournament experience, highlighted by a victory at the 2016 ACOP Platinum Macau and consistent cashes in Asian events. He has shown deep runs in both mainstream and high roller tournaments, including a 5th place finish at the 2025 TLPT Jeju Circuit AA Poker Deepstack and a runner-up in the Poker Dream 18 Hyper Turbo.
Early Career
Chen Liang first appeared on the Asian poker scene in 2014, finishing 48th out of 2,732 entrants in the APPT Beijing Million. This early result demonstrated his ability to navigate large fields and laid the foundation for his competitive career.
Major Results
2016 ACOP Platinum Macau
In July 2016, Chen achieved his biggest known victory by winning the ACOP Platinum event at Macau's City of Dreams, topping a field of 91 players. The exact prize is not publicly recorded, but it marked a significant milestone in his career.
2025 TLPT Jeju
Chen had a strong showing at the 2025 The Lord Poker Tour (TLPT) Jeju series. He placed 5th out of 335 entries in the Circuit AA Poker Deepstack event, and later finished 29th out of 191 in the Super High Roller Main Event, which had a buy-in of $15,000.
2025 Poker Dream 18
Later in 2025, he took 2nd place in the NLH Hyper Turbo event at Poker Dream 18 in Malaysia, earning $2,290. The event had 57 entrants.
Recent Performances
In 2026, Chen cashed in the TLPT Jeju Circuits Main Event, finishing 112th out of 968 entries for a prize of $2,900. He has also participated in the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship, where he finished 243rd out of 2,337 entrants for $1,800.
Playing Style
Chen's results suggest a well-rounded game capable of adapting to different formats. His deep runs in both massive fields (APPT, WPT) and smaller, high-stakes events indicate patience and aggression when needed. While specific tactical details are limited, his ability to cash in hyper turbo, deepstack, and high roller structures points to a flexible and disciplined approach.
Legacy
Though not a household name, Chen Liang represents the growing depth of Chinese talent in international poker. His decade-long consistency and multiple final table appearances across Asia underscore his role as a respected regular on the circuit.
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