Chip Reese

Name: Chip Reese
Nickname: Chip
Current Residence: Deceased
Birth Date: March 28, 1951
Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Born David E. Reese, poker legend Chip Reese developed a reputation as a rounder at an early age. Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, he often schooled older kids on his street in poker, pocketing their baseball cards and returning home victorious. His card prowess only increased after he contracted rheumatic fever in the early years of elementary school. With her son forced to stay away from school for most of the year, Chip's mom stayed at...

Trivia

Known for his emotional control and generosity at the table
Was never endorsed by any poker room or organization
Was best friends with Doyle Brunson
Was youngest player to join the Poker Hall of Fame
Graduate of Dartmouth College
The cardroom at his fraternity at Dartmouth is named after him
Considered to be the best high-stakes cash game player in the world by many of his peers

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament	Place	Winnings
2007 WSOP, Event 7, Pot-Limit Omaha w/re-buys	12th	$41,229
WPT Season 5, Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic	30th	$50,745
2006 WSOP, Event 20, H.O.R.S.E.	1st	$1,784,640
WPT Season 4, Bay 101 Shooting Star	26th	$35,000
2005 WSOP, Event 31, $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em, Short-Handed...	30th	$8,490
WPT Season 2, Jack Binion World Poker Open	4th	$207,304
1982 WSOP, Event 10, Limit Seven-Card Stud	1st	$92,500
1978 WSOP, Event 9, Limit Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo	1st	$19,200
1978 WSOP, Event 9, Seven-Card Stud Hi/Lo	1st	$19,200
1985 WSOP, Event 4, No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven	2nd	$38,000
1985 WSOP, Event 8, Pot-Limit Omaha with Rebuys	2nd	$42,500
1988 WSOP, Event 9, Deuce to Seven Lowball with Rebuys	2nd	$87,500
1981 WSOP, Event 9, No-Limit Ace-to-Five Draw	3rd	$13,875
1989 WSOP, Event 13, No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball with...	3rd	$46,500
1986 WSOP, Event 10, Seven-Card Stud	4th	$14,000
1981 WSOP, Event 11, Limit Ace-to-Five Draw	5th	$4,400
1981 WSOP, Event 12, No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball	5th	$9,500
1995 WSOP, Event 21, No-Limit Hold'em	5th	$31,125
1993 WSOP, Event 11, Limit Seven-Card Stud	6th	$14,250
1987 WSOP, Event 7, Limit Hold'em	12th	$3,000
1987 WSOP, Event 9, Razz	16th	$1,630
1993 WSOP, World Series of Poker Main Event - 1993	26th	$12,000

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Player Statistics

Cashes	22
Total Winnings	$2,576,588
First Place Finishes	4
WSOP Bracelets	4

Player Analysis of Chip Reese

Description

I consider Chip to be the Jack Nicklaus of poker. He took on all comers for 30 years and won the most money. If an opponent is struggling, Chip will stay and gamble with him and make a big score. If Chip isn’t doing well, he will minimize his losses and may even put his ego aside and quit and wait for another day.

His skill and control make him the prototype successful big-limit player.

Best Game

Often considered the best all-around player in the world

Weakness

Good at all facets of high-stakes poker

Chip Reese's Score

7/10

Aggressiveness 5
Looseness 4
Limit 8
No-Limit 7
Side Games 9
Steam Control 9
Against Strong Players 8
Tournaments 6
Short-Handed 7
Against Weak Players 7

Amusing Anecdote

Before I played in the biggest games with Chip, I used to stop by the game and take a look at who was playing. I wanted to play, but it would have taken my entire bankroll. Chip would always try to entice any potential players into playing in the game. He was the king of the hill. He used to say to me in his somewhat patronizing way that we now teasingly call Chip-talk, “Buddy, we’ve got the perfect game for you. We’re playing all of your best games. I can’t believe you’re not gonna take a shot.”

Analysis brought to you by Barry Greenstein