Xu Liang

Xu Liang began his poker career in 2016, primarily playing in the Macau and Sanya circuits where he entered local ¥10,000 events. He quickly transitioned to higher buy-ins, eventually competing in the $1,000,000 buy-in Triton Million. Liang holds Chinese nationality but resides in the Marshall Islands, a base that allows him to travel extensively for international tournaments. His early WSOP appearances in 2016 and 2017 showcased his potential: he cashed in six WSOP events during those years, including a 15th-place finish in Event #63: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em in 2017 for $12,663, and a 21st-place finish in Event #45: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $14,277. His total WSOP earnings amount to $51,390.

Liang's breakout moment came during the 2019 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in London, where he finished 3rd in the £100,000 Short Deck Main Event, earning £1,202,500 (approximately $1,534,150). He also cashed in the £100,000 NLH Main Event, finishing 11th for £250,400. These results introduced him to the global high-stakes community as a formidable force. Prior to London, Liang had already made his first Triton cash in Jeju earlier that year, finishing 7th in a 500K HKD NLH 6-Max event for $237,373.

Since 2019, Liang has consistently posted seven-figure scores on the Triton circuit, amassing over $7.7 million in Triton earnings alone across 12 cashes (as of early 2026). His career-best live cash of $1,795,000 came with a 4th-place finish in the $100,000 NLH Main Event of the 2025 Triton Jeju II series. Other notable scores include:

• 4th place in the $150,000 NLH 8-Handed event at 2024 Triton Jeju for $1,563,000
• 3rd place in the $100,000 NLH 8-Handed event at 2024 Triton Montenegro for $1,127,000
• 5th place in the $50,000 NLH 8-Handed at 2024 Triton Monte-Carlo for $507,000
• 4th place in the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha event at 2025 Triton Jeju for $505,000
• 3rd place in the £100,000 Short Deck Main Event at 2019 Triton London for $1,534,150

his total live tournament earnings exceed $6,402,736, though more recent estimates place the figure above $8 million. He currently ranks 7th on the China All Time Money List.

Liang is recognized for a disciplined, GTO-influenced playing style, particularly in the math-heavy Short Deck format where he first made his name. He emphasizes extreme patience and ICM awareness, often building large stacks on Day 1 flights of major festivals. Unlike some of his more volatile peers, Liang avoids unnecessary aggression and focuses on disciplined folds and well-timed bets. His analytical demeanor and technical proficiency make him one of the most respected players on the high-roller circuit.

2024 was a standout year for Liang, with six Triton cashes totaling over $3.37 million, including three seven-figure scores. He continued his strong form in 2025 with a $1.795 million score in Jeju and a $505,000 result in Pot Limit Omaha. In early 2026, he cashed in the $15,000 Triton One High Roller in Jeju for $28,500, demonstrating his sustained presence at the highest stakes. Liang's consistent results across multiple formats—No-Limit Hold'em, Short Deck, and Omaha—underscore his versatility and longevity in the game.

In addition to his podium finishes in the £100,000 Short Deck Main Event, Liang achieved his first Triton victory in the same 2019 London series by winning the £50,000 Short Deck event for $870,881. This victory established him as a force in the short-deck format early in his high-stakes career.

According to publicly available data, Xu Liang's total live tournament earnings have grown from $6.4 million in earlier estimates to over $8.2 million by early 2026, placing him 7th on the China All Time Money List. His consistent performance in the Triton series has contributed significantly to his estimated poker net worth, which is in the high seven-figure to low eight-figure range.