Stephen James Chidwick is a prominent English professional poker player, celebrated for his impressive career and remarkable winnings exceeding $54 million. With notable successes at major tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Chidwick has established himself as a key figure in the world of high-stakes poker. This article delves into his journey, achievements, and the impact he has made in the poker community.
Stephen James Chidwick: A Professional Poker Player with Impressive Achievements
Stephen James Chidwick, born on May 10, 1989, is an accomplished English professional poker player from Deal, Kent. Throughout his career, he has achieved remarkable successes and held the top position in the Global Poker Index (GPI) from April 18 to October 9, 2018.
Chidwick’s Poker Career
Chidwick’s first major success came at the 2008 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, where he won a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event, earning $88,760. He is also known for his online play under the aliases “stevie444” and “TylersDad64” on various poker platforms.
In 2009, he finished as the runner-up in the Full Tilt FTOPS Event #17, winning $142,155.30. Chidwick first cashed at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2010, where he cashed in three $1,500 No Limit Hold’em events.
In 2011, he recorded an impressive fourth-place finish in the $10,000 Pot Limit Hold’em Championship at the WSOP, earning $198,927. The following year, he finished sixth in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship, winning $253,497.
In 2013, he continued to showcase his skills with a fourth-place finish in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – 6 Handed event, earning $353,780, and then placed third in the EPT Prague Main Event, with a payout of $517,992.
In 2015, Chidwick reached two final tables, including a runner-up finish in the $10,000 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Low Championship, winning $180,529. His biggest achievement came in 2017 when he won the €25,500 No Limit Hold’em – 8 Handed event in Barcelona, which netted him $813,144 (€690,400).
In 2018, Chidwick secured third place in the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Grand Final Barcelona €10,300 main event, winning $1,233,654. He also celebrated two first-place finishes at the US Poker Open, one in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em event for $374,000 and another in the $25,000 Mixed Game Championship for $382,500.
In 2019, Chidwick won his first WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller event, with a prize of over $1,618,417. He also triumphed in the €50,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super High Roller that year, winning $802,972.
As of 2024, Chidwick’s total live poker tournament winnings exceed $54,700,000, with more than 30 first-place finishes in major tournaments. His impressive achievements and dedication to the game have made him one of the prominent names in the world of poker.
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller | $1,618,417 |
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