Zhiyu Chen’s daring all-in hand revives his poker tournament hopes

One desperate all-in. Two stronger opponents. How a pair of twos saved Chen’s tournament—and catapulted him to the top. The high-stakes drama unfolds.

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2026 January 10 . 10:09 AM

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Zhiyu Chen’s daring all-in hand revives his poker tournament hopes

Zhiyu Chen has made a dramatic comeback in a high-stakes poker hand after nearly being eliminated. With just 1,000 chips remaining earlier in the game, he fought back to secure a crucial pot worth 46,000. The victory now brings his total stack to 151,000 chips.

The hand began with Chen pushing all in for 46,000, holding K♥️ T♦️. His opponents called with strong hands: the big blind held A♣️ J♦️, while the middle position had A♥️ J♠️. The board ran out Q♣️ A♠️ J♥️ 2♣️ 2♥️, giving Chen a pair of twos—just enough to edge out his rivals.

This win marks Chen’s fifth successful all-in showdown in the tournament. His resilience has turned a near-elimination into a commanding chip lead.

Chen’s bold play and a stroke of luck have transformed his position in the competition. His stack now stands at 151,000, putting him in a strong position for the next rounds. The outcome highlights how a single hand can shift momentum in high-pressure poker.