Stephen Chidwick

Stephen James Chidwick was born on 10 May 1989 in Deal, Kent, England. He started playing poker at age 18, quickly rising through the online ranks under the aliases "stevie444" and "TylersDad64." He built his bankroll from freerolls, and his online winnings on PokerStars alone amount to nearly $3.9 million. He later transitioned to live tournaments, where he achieved even greater success.

Chidwick's first major live cash came in 2008 at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, winning a $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $88,760. He continued to build his resume with deep runs in World Series of Poker (WSOP) events, including a fourth-place finish in the 2011 $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em Championship ($198,927) and a sixth-place finish in the 2012 $50,000 Poker Players Championship ($253,497). In 2013, he finished third in the EPT Prague Main Event for $517,992.

Chidwick's breakout year was 2017 when he won the €25,500 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed event at the PokerStars Championship in Barcelona for $813,144. He then recorded his first seven-figure cash in March 2018, finishing fourth in the Super High Roller Bowl in Macau for $1,298,521. Later that year, he won two events at the US Poker Open and finished 2018 with the second-most live final tables (26).

Chidwick had long been considered the best player without a bracelet until 2019, when he won his first in the $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $1,618,417. He won his second bracelet in 2024 at WSOP Paradise, taking down the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $1,357,080. He now has two WSOP bracelets, 23 final tables, and 80 money finishes at the WSOP.

Chidwick is a regular in the highest-stakes tournaments worldwide. In 2019, he won the €50,000 EPT Super High Roller ($802,972) and recorded his largest cash to date with a fourth-place finish in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London Million for Charity event, earning $5,368,947. He has multiple titles in the US Poker Open and Poker Masters, and in 2022 he won the €100,000 Short Deck Main Event at Triton Madrid for $1,916,463. His lifetime live tournament earnings have continued to climb, reaching $79,029,053 as of July 2026 with 412 recorded cashes according to the Hendon Mob database. This places him near the very top of the all-time money list.

In 2025 and 2026, Chidwick continues to add to his record. Notable recent cashes include $57,000 in September 2025, $53,115 in June 2026, and $100,497 in July 2026, demonstrating his sustained high-level performance. He remains a fixture at the most prestigious events worldwide.

Chidwick is a private person, but in July 2025 he broke his silence with a deeply personal post on X (Twitter) about his struggles with mental health, self-doubt, and the pressure of competing at the highest level. He is widely regarded as one of the top two or three tournament players in the world, known for his technical skill and intense focus at the table. Chidwick continues to compete in the most prestigious events, including the Triton series and WSOP, further cementing his legacy as a poker legend.

As recorded by The Hendon Mob, Chidwick's lifetime live earnings reached $79,029,053 as of July 2026, with 412 cashes. He holds the distinction of being the first player to top the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings in 2018 and has consistently remained in the top tier. His 2026 cashes include a $53,115 score on June 3 and a $100,497 score on July 9, further padding his all-time money list position. The GPI ranks him among the top players globally year after year.

Beyond the felt, Chidwick has participated in various high-profile charity events, such as the Triton Poker London Million for Charity where he finished fourth for $5.37 million, donating a portion to causes. He also engaged in online charity tournaments and has been a mentor to aspiring players through poker training sites. His analytical approach and hand-reading abilities have been studied in modern poker strategy books, influencing a new generation of tournament professionals.

Chidwick is a staple of the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, with multiple final tables and wins. In 2022, he captured the €100,000 Short Deck Main Event in Madrid for $1,916,463. He also placed fourth in the 2023 Triton Million for Charity London, his largest single cash. His Triton victories showcase his prowess in mixed game variants and short deck, adding to his reputation as a versatile high-stakes competitor.