The curtain falls on the PS Taiwan Championship, and it is 🇹🇼 Kung Yu Chien who stands tall as the newest Players Series champion. After a composed and commanding performance at the final table, Kung lifts the coveted Players Series Championship Gold trophy and secures a career-best payday of TWD 3,601,000 (~US$109,300) — the largest live cash of his career to date.
Day 3 begins with just 14 players still in contention. The action moves swiftly, and in a little over an hour the field narrows to the final nine, setting the stage for the decisive battle.
From that point forward, 🇹🇼 Kung Yu Chien steadily asserts control. Navigating high-pressure spots with discipline and confidence, he applies relentless pressure and capitalizes on key moments. Hand by hand, elimination by elimination, he proves himself the most consistent force at the table.
The Final Table
Below are the seat draws and chip counts, entering the final table.
| Seat | Player Name | Chip Count | Big Blinds (BB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Chia Hsiang | 3,070,000 | 51 BB |
| 2 | Jun Min Sung | 895,000 | 15 BB |
| 3 | Justin Chan | 535,000 | 9 BB |
| 4 | Lee Ji Min | 4,370,000 | 72 BB |
| 5 | Fabian Rolli | 6,585,000 | 110 BB |
| 6 | Kennie Tay | 1,795,000 | 30 BB |
| 7 | Ker Beng Hong | 3,555,000 | 59 BB |
| 8 | Kuan Chung Chih | 1,595,000 | 26 BB |
| 9 | Kung Yu Chien | 3,445,000 | 57 BB |
The final table opens cautiously, with 33 hands played before the first bust-out. 🇹🇼 Kuan Chung-Chie is the first to depart in 9th place, followed by 🇰🇷 Jun Minsung in 8th and 🇸🇬 Kenny Tay in 7th as the tempo gradually increases.
Six-handed play sees careful maneuvering before 🇭🇰 Justin Pak Kwan exits in 6th after a determined short-stack fight. Momentum shifts again when 🇹🇼 Ko Chia-Chaing falls in 5th, bringing the field down to four contenders.
Four-handed action stretches on before 🇸🇬 Ker Beng Hong bows out in 4th. Shortly after, former chip leader 🇨🇭 Fabian Rolli sees his deep run conclude in 3rd place, leaving two players to battle for the trophy.
Heads Up Showdown
🇹🇼 Kung Yu Chien enters heads-up play holding a commanding 5-to-1 chip advantage, 21,375,000 to 🇰🇷 Lee Ji Min’s 4,475,000. Lee faces an uphill climb and requires multiple double-ups to shift momentum.
The duel proves brief. Within five hands, Lee moves all-in with A♠7♦, only to find himself up against Kung’s superior A♦9♦. By the turn, the outcome is all but sealed. As the final card lands, Lee graciously offers his congratulations.
For his strong performance, Lee Ji Min earns TWD 2,388,000 (~US$72,580) for his runner-up finish.
As the home crowd celebrates, Kung Yu Chien caps off a dominant run, conquering the biggest stage of the series and carving his name into Players Series history.
