Shankui Li

Shankui Li, a Chinese poker player, is ranked #17,264 in the world with career live earnings of approximately $193,080. He is best known for his outstanding performance in WSOP events.

Shankui Li’s career highlight came in 2016 when he won WSOP Event #18: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em, capturing his first WSOP gold bracelet and approximately $193,080 in prize money. He has also cashed in multiple other international tournaments.

Shankui Li plays a solid, patient game. He excels at leveraging position and waits patiently for opportunities in deep-stack phases, while also possessing the aggression to strike at critical moments.

• One of the early WSOP gold bracelet winners from the Chinese poker community.
• Often referred to as “Teacher Li”, respected for his composed table image.
• Has stated that poker is a battle of intellect and psychology.

Shankui Li’s success demonstrates the importance of focus and discipline. He is adept at maintaining patience over long sessions and making optimal decisions based on information asymmetry. His emotional control and bankroll management principles are well worth studying.