Yunsheng Sun

Yunsheng Sun, also known as Sheng Sun, was born and resides in Shenyang, China. He began his poker career online before transitioning to live tournaments, quickly building a reputation in the high-stakes games of Macau. His early live results included three third-place finishes, with his biggest cash at that time coming in 2012 at the APT Manila where he earned HK$4,650,000 (approximately $600,000). This strong start foreshadowed his future success on the international stage.

Sun's first major victory came in May 2015 when he won the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Season 9 Macau HK$50,000 Freezeout. Outlasting a field of 81 players, he defeated Scott Davies (2014 WSOP Asia Pacific Main Event champion) and Jack Hu heads-up to claim the title and HK$997,100 (about $128,598). The victory marked a turning point, establishing him as a force in the Asian poker scene.

Over the years, Sun has amassed over $2 million in live tournament earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, with his best single cash being $415,846. He ranks 24th on the China All Time Money List (or 28th per some sources), underscoring his consistency. His resume includes deep runs in prestigious events across the globe:

• World Poker Tour (WPT): In the 2023 WPT Prime Cambodia, Sun finished 9th for $16,280. He also placed 3rd in the WPT Cambodia 2026 $3,000 Mystery Bounty event for $13,100.
• World Series of Poker (WSOP): Sun cashed in the 2023 WSOP $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event, finishing 36th for $22,344.
• European Poker Tour (EPT): He recorded a 27th-place finish in the 2024 EPT Cyprus $10,300 High Roller for $30,600. He also cashed in the 2024 EPT Paris FPS Main Event.
• Asian Poker Tour (APT): Sun was runner-up at APT Phu Quoc in 2023, earning VND 133,570,000 (approximately $5,600).
• Merit Poker: He placed 4th in the 2023 Merit Poker Gangster Series Warm Up in Cyprus for $55,850.
• Poker Dream: Sun notched two runner-up finishes in Poker Dream 7 Vietnam: the Mystery Hunter ($17,921) and the Deepstack event ($11,698).

His performances extend beyond these highlights; he has multiple cashes in events across Macau, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, solidifying his reputation as a consistent earner on the Asian circuit.

Sun is widely regarded as a disciplined and technically proficient player. His style is characterized by strong ICM awareness and the ability to navigate large, complex fields. He excels in No-Limit Hold'em, employing an aggressive yet calculated approach that puts pressure on opponents during critical stages. Sun's deep-stack patience and tactical adjustments allow him to adapt to diverse player pools, whether competing against GTO-focused professionals or exploitative local players. He is known for his ability to make precise hero calls, as demonstrated in the 2015 APPT Macau final table where he called with ten-high to scoop a massive pot.

As of 2026, Sun continues to be an active and formidable presence on the tournament circuit. His recent appearances include the WPT Cambodia 2026 series and ongoing participation in Asian festivals. With a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 868th, he remains among the top Chinese players globally. Sun's journey reflects the professionalization of Chinese poker, inspiring a new generation of players from the region. His consistent results against world-class competition have earned him respect as both a veteran and a top-tier competitor.