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Steven Chidwick vs. Shundan Xiao: The Ultimate Poker Duel
Live Poker & StreamingJanuary 18, 2026·1 min read

Steven Chidwick vs. Shundan Xiao: The Ultimate Poker Duel


In a thrilling episode of GTO-Duel on the Octopi Poker channel, Steven Chidwick, one of the founders of Octopi Poker, faces off against Shundan Xiao, a star of these duels on the Octopi Poker Discord channel and the 10th place holder in the GPI women's ranking.

The duel involves players making decisions until they make one major mistake or three minor mistakes. Shundan Xiao chooses a spot with a postflop, one-raised pot, and stacks of 60 BB. The players must navigate through complex scenarios, making strategic decisions that could either secure their victory or lead to their defeat.

In one of the key moments, Steven Chidwick makes a call with a hand that has a 99% chance of being called and a small chance of being raised. Shundan Xiao, on the other hand, makes an all-in raise on the river, which is the only suitable sizing for her hand. The tension builds as both players demonstrate their strategic prowess, making calculated moves that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

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