Stephen Chidwick

Born on May 10, 1989, in Deal, Kent, England, Stephen Chidwick embarked on his poker career with a significant cash in 2008 at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, securing $88,760 in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event. Playing online under aliases like “stevie444” and “TylersDad64,” he quickly demonstrated his proficiency. In 2009, Chidwick finished as a runner-up in a Full Tilt FTOPS event, earning $142,155.30. His World Series of Poker (WSOP) journey began in 2010, where he cashed in three No Limit Hold’em events. This early success laid the groundwork for a career marked by consistent performance in high-stakes tournaments.

Chidwick’s career progression saw him achieve significant milestones consistently. In 2011, he secured 4th place in the $10,000 Pot Limit Hold’em Championship at the WSOP, taking home $198,927. The following year, he placed 6th in the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship at the WSOP for $253,497. In 2013, he earned $517,992 for a 3rd place finish in the EPT Prague Main Event. His consistent top finishes continued, leading him to hold the top position in the Global Poker Index (GPI) from April to October 2018, a testament to his sustained high-level play.

The year 2019 was particularly notable for Chidwick, as he won his first WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller event, earning over $1,618,417. He also achieved his largest cash to date with a 4th place finish at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in London, securing $5,368,947. Chidwick’s accumulated live poker tournament winnings now exceed $68,000,000, with over 40 first-place finishes in major tournaments as of 2025. These achievements solidify his position as one of the world’s leading professional poker players.