Ning Zhang

Ning Zhang is a Chinese poker player who has been competing in live and online tournaments since 2017. He has recorded over $83,000 in live earnings according to CardPlayer, with his best result coming in the 2019 Aussie Millions. He is known for consistent cashes in Asia-Pacific events, including the WSOP China, APPT Macau, and WPT Prime Korea.

Zhang made his mark in 2017 with a 11th-place finish in the WSOP China Main Event for $19,969. He also cashed in Macau events that year: 8th in the 2017 Macau Billionaire Poker Spring Challenge (HKD 8,000 NLH, $8,262) and 22nd in the 2017 Macau Poker Cup 26 (HKD 25,000 NLH, $6,981). In 2018, he placed 9th in the APPT Macau HK$6,000 NLH event for $6,756.

Zhang's biggest live cash came in the 2019 Aussie Millions. He finished 7th in the A$1,150 No-Limit Hold'em event (A$1 Million GTD), earning A$26,765 (approximately $26,765 USD).

During the 2022 World Series of Poker Online on online poker, Zhang cashed twice: 249th in the $5,000 Main Event ($20,185) and 67th in the $888 Bounty Eight Max ($2,386). More recently, at the 2024 WPT Prime Korea, he placed 22nd in the KRW 1,600,000 NLH event ($4,935) and 113th in the KRW 2,000,000 NLH event ($2,969).

While detailed strategy analysis is limited, Zhang's consistent deep runs in medium-stakes tournaments suggest a patient, solid approach that capitalizes on favorable spots and avoids unnecessary risks. His ability to navigate both live and online fields demonstrates adaptability.