The Natural8 Open Main Event draws to a thrilling conclusion at PS Championship II Taipei after more than ten demanding hours inside the Asia Poker Arena. From a formidable field of 609 entries across six starting flights, the tournament generates a TWD 9,836,700 prize pool, overwhelmingly surpassing the TWD 2,000,000 guarantee.

Standing tallest at the end is 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan, who captures TWD 1,500,000 following a commanding late-night surge. Starting the day quietly, Chueh shifts gears in the crucial stages, finding multiple double-ups and scoring three eliminations en route to the biggest result of his poker career.

Final Table Results

Final Table Fireworks

🇸🇬 The Naing is first to depart from the feature table after a short-stacked fightback attempt, falling in 9th. Play then slows considerably, with three tense hours passing before 🇲🇾 Nelson Tia commits with ace-five into Chueh’s pocket queens, earning TWD 175,700 in 8th.

Momentum swings define the middle stages. 🇹🇼 Lee Kuang Hung, who begins with one of the biggest stacks, sees his run end in 7th for TWD 215,000 after failing to overcome pocket kings.

🇰🇷 Kim Jihwan mounts a fearless charge, eliminating opponents and briefly taking the chip lead, but coolers and double-ups against him reverse the tide. His run ends in 6th for TWD 273,000.

Former frontrunner 🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt falls in 5th after multiple key confrontations go against him. Shortly after, 🇰🇷 Hwang Jaeseong bows out in 4th when pocket nines meet pocket jacks.

Three-handed play intensifies before 🇸🇬 Ker Beng Hong moves all in with nine-eight, running into Chueh’s pocket aces. Ker departs in 3rd, securing TWD 720,000.

Heads-Up Battle Decided Quickly

The final duel between 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan and 🇹🇼 Ma Tung Yun begins with chips shifting briefly before Ma commits with jack-ten into Chueh’s pocket nines. The board runs clean, and Ma finishes as runner-up after an impressive comeback from one of the shorter stacks entering the final table.

Through relentless pressure, timely double-ups, and precise execution in the biggest moments, Chueh has the final word in a tournament filled with drama, resilience, and elite-level competition. With this performance, Chueh secures his place in Players Series history as the Natural8 Open Main Event champion.

Congratulations to Chueh Hao Hsuan on a remarkable achievement and a well-earned victory.

After several exchanges of chips in the final heads-up battle, 🇹🇼 Ma Tung Yun moves all in on the button and is instantly called by 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan.

Ma Tung Yun:

Chueh Hao Hsuan:

The flop comes , keeping Chueh’s pocket nines in front. The turn brings the , further strengthening Chueh’s position but still leaving Ma with many outs. The river offers no escape.

With that, Ma Tung Yun secures a runner-up finish and TWD 1,030,000, while Chueh Hao Hsuan completes the final hand to claim the victory.

The Natural8 Open Main Event has entered its final chapter, with the last two contenders officially set.

Following three days of relentless action and a field that started with hundreds of aspirants, 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan and 🇹🇼 Ma Tung Yun stand as the final two players left in this marquee showdown.

Current Standing

Blind-versus-blind fireworks erupt as 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan limps in from the small blind before 🇸🇬 Ker Beng Hong shoves from the big blind. Chueh snap-calls to put Ker at risk.

Chueh Hao Hsuan:

Ker Beng Hong:

The board rolls out , offering no real threat to Chueh’s pocket aces despite Ker pairing on the river. The aces hold firm from start to finish.

With that, Ker Beng Hong exits with a TWD 720,000 payout.

🇰🇷 Hwang Jaeseong shoves for 2,075,000 from under the gun and is called by 🇹🇼 Ma Tung Yun in the big blind.

Hwang Jaeseong:

Ma Tung Yun:

The flop comes , offering no relief to Hwang. The turn delivers the , further improving Ma to top set and leaving Hwang drawing thin. The river pairs the board, sealing the outcome and improving Ma to a full house.

With that, Hwang Jaeseong exits for TWD 500,000.

🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan raises to 400,000 before 🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt moves all in for 1,700,000 from the big blind. Chueh makes the call to put Schmidt at risk.

Chueh Hao Hsuan:

Fabian Schmidt:

The board runs out , keeping Chueh’s five kicker in play.

With that, Fabian Schmidt bows out of the final table for TWD 360,000.

🇰🇷 Kim Jihwan opens to 300,000 on the button and faces a three-bet to 900,000 from 🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt in the big blind. Kim responds by moving all in for 2,800,000, and Schmidt makes the call to put Kim at risk.

Kim Jihwan:

Fabian Schmidt:

The flop lands , immediately giving Schmidt top set and leaving Kim in serious trouble. The on the turn confirms Kim’s fate, and the river is merely a formality.

With that, Kim Jihwan exits the tournament for TWD 273,000.

Blind-versus-blind action sees 🇰🇷 Kim Jihwan raise to 300,000 from the small blind before 🇹🇼 Lee Kuang Hung moves all in for 2,635,000 from the big blind. Kim snap-calls to put Lee at risk.

Kim Jihwan:

Lee Kuang Hung:

The flop falls , keeping Kim firmly in control. The turn brings the , giving Lee additional outs to an ace or another three. The river, however, comes , changing nothing at the top.

With that, Lee Kuang Hung exits in 7th place for TWD 215,000.

A dramatic three-way confrontation unfolds as 🇰🇷 Hwang Jaeseong opens to 160,000 on the button before 🇵🇭 Nelson Tia shoves for 1,370,000 from the small blind. 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan then moves all in over the top for 2,455,000 from the big blind, forcing Hwang to step aside.

Nelson Tia:

Chueh Hao Hsuan:

The board comes , offering little assistance to Tia. The lands on the turn, leaving him searching for an ace or four. The river provides no miracle, sealing Tia’s elimination as Chueh’s queens hold firm.

With that result, Nelson Tia exits and collects TWD 175,700, while Chueh Hao Hsuan  scoops a crucial pot to strengthen his position.

🇰🇷 Kim Jihwan opens to 80,000 from early position and faces a shove for 590,000 from 🇸🇬 The Naing. Kim snap-calls to put his opponent at risk.

The Naing:

Kim Jihwan:

The board rolls out , offering no immediate help to The Naing. The turn comes the , leaving him drawing to an ace. The river delivers the , completing a full house on board — but Kim’s pocket kings secure the stronger boat.

With that, The Naing is eliminated from the final table, collecting TWD 150,000 as Kim Jihwan adds to his growing stack.

Back (L–R): 🇹🇼 Lee Kuang Hung, 🇹🇼 Ma Tung Yun, 🇸🇬 The Naing, 🇰🇷 Kim Jihwan, 🇸🇬 Ker Beng Hong

Front (L–R): 🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt, 🇰🇷 Hwang Jae Seong, 🇲🇾 Nelson Tia, 🇹🇼 Chueh Hao Hsuan

The final table is set, and the nine remaining players are now on a short break.

Final Table Chip Counts