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Stephen Chidwick is one of the most successful and respected professional poker players in the world. Known for his calm personality and sharp game sense, he has become a dominant name in the poker scene. With over $63 million in live tournament earnings, he ranks first in England and among the top players globally.
Early Life and Start in Poker
Stephen James Chidwick was born on May 10, 1989, in Deal, Kent, United Kingdom. He began playing poker at age 18, quickly rising in the online poker world under the names stevie444 and TylersDad64.
Career Highlights and Journey
Chidwick’s poker career took off in 2008, when he cashed his first big amount of $88,760 in the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.
In 2009, he came second in the Full Tilt FTOPS event, winning $142,155. He then made his debut at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2010, cashing in three events. By 2011, he had already finished 4th in a WSOP event, earning $198,927.
Here are some key moments from his poker journey:
- 2012: Finished 6th in a WSOP event and won $253,497
- 2013: Came 4th in a $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP event ($353,780) and 3rd in EPT Prague ($517,992)
- 2015: Reached two final tables; 2nd place in $10,000 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Low ($180,529)
- 2017: Won €25,500 No-Limit Hold’em event ($813,144)
- 2018: Took 3rd place in Party Poker LIVE MILLIONS Grand Final Barcelona ($1.23 million); won two $25,000 events at US Poker Open
- 2019: Topped the Global Poker Index with 3602.31 points; won his first WSOP bracelet along with $1.6 million
- 2022: Claimed multiple seven-figure prizes in EPT Barcelona and Triton Poker Madrid
Biggest Wins by Prize Money
| Date | Event | Place | Prize |
| Aug 2019 | Triton Million for Charity | 4th | £4,410,000 |
| May 2022 | €100K NL Short Deck – EPT Barcelona | 1st | €1,800,000 |
| Jun 2019 | $25K PLO High Roller – WSOP | 1st | $1,618,417 |
| Dec 2018 | $300K Super High Roller Bowl | 3rd | $1,512,000 |
| May 2022 | €75K NLHE 8-Handed – Triton Madrid | 2nd | €1,291,414 |
Style of Play and Personality
Stephen is known for his quiet and focused playing style. He rarely shows emotions at the table, which gives him an edge over opponents. His deep understanding of poker strategies and ability to stay calm under pressure have helped him reach the top of the game.
Total Earnings and Achievements
- Total live earnings: Over $63.2 million
- WSOP bracelets: 2
- Global Poker Index Leader: 2019
- Consistent top finishes in major tournaments around the world
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