Peng Xu

Peng Xu is a professional poker player from China who has been actively competing in Asian live tournaments, particularly in South Korea. According to Somuchpoker, his total live tournament earnings exceed $32,000, with a highest cash of $9,700. He has attended 8 events and cashed in all of them (100% ITM rate), reaching the final table 3 times and securing 1 victory.

Peng Xu's most significant result came in November 2025 at the Jeju Poker Festival 2025, where he won the NLH Baby Dragon Turbo event, taking first place out of 25 entries and earning $5,895. He also performed well in other events at the same festival:

• Jeju Poker Festival 2025 Baby Dragon (Nov 6-8, 2025): 14th place out of 794 entries, prize $4,970
• Jeju Poker Festival 2025 Red Dragon Mini Main Event: 19th place out of 132 entries, prize $2,790
• Jeju Poker Festival 2025 NLH Super Hyper Turbo: 3rd place out of 51 entries, prize $1,190

In June 2025, he recorded a strong result at the Korea Poker Cup Series 2, finishing 3rd in the Mini High Roller-Turbo event, which was his largest cash to date at $9,700 (84 entries). He also cashed in the Main Event (122nd place out of 1,432 entries, $2,295) and the Jeju Cup (44th place out of 453 entries, $1,530) of the same series.

His most recent recorded result is from May 2026 at the Poker Dream 22 Jeju Main Event, where he finished 62nd out of 1,281 entries for $3,815.

As of 2026, Peng Xu's live tournament statistics are as follows:

• Total prize money: $32,185
• Events attended: 8
• In-the-money finishes: 8 (100%)
• Final tables: 3 (37.5%)
• Wins: 1 (12.5%)
• Best finish: 1st place
• Largest prize: $9,700
• Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) 2026: 482 (World rank: #5,833)

His results show a strong affinity for No-Limit Hold'em tournaments on the Korean live circuit, particularly in Jeju. He consistently navigates large fields and has demonstrated ability in both turbo and deep-stacked structures.

While specific details of Peng Xu's playing style are not publicly documented, his results suggest a balanced approach. He has success in both fast-paced turbo events (winning the NLH Baby Dragon Turbo with a $5,895 prize) and deeper structures (e.g., 14th in the Baby Dragon with 794 entrants). His high ITM rate (100%) indicates solid tournament fundamentals and adaptability to different formats and buy-in levels.

Peng Xu represents the growing presence of Chinese players in Asian live poker. His career is still developing, but his consistent cash record and ability to win events like the Jeju Poker Festival Baby Dragon Turbo mark him as a player to watch. He primarily competes in the Jeju and Korean poker circuits, building a reputation for frequent deep runs.