Poker player

Firat Altunkapan

Switzerland

Firat Altunkapan is a Swiss poker player who has achieved notable results in Swiss and European tournaments, including a deep run in the Swiss Poker Open in 2022 and multiple cashes in live events in Switzerland. He secured his first recorded win in the 24Poker Platinum Godzilla tournament in March 2025.

Career earnings: $ 51,7731 views

Overview

Firat Altunkapan, also known by the alias "FiroDeNiroSchweiz" on some poker platforms, is a poker player from Switzerland. He has been active in live tournaments in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, with recorded results dating back to 2022.

Early Career (2022)

Altunkapan's earliest recorded major result came at the Swiss Poker Open in March 2022. He finished 104th out of 778 entrants in the €550 NLH event, earning €1,119.

Recent Success (2024–2025)

In 2024 and 2025, Altunkapan has been a regular in live tournaments at venues like 24Poker and Prestige Poker Dietlikon. His notable results include:

1st place in the 24Poker Platinum Godzilla tournament on 14 March 2025 (€120+30 buy-in)
2nd place in the 24Poker Platinum Godzilla tournament on 27 June 2025 (€100+30 buy-in)
5th place in the 24Poker Umbreon Big Trophy event on 25 June 2024 (€100+30 buy-in)
6th place in the Prestige Poker Dietlikon Freezeout on 28 May 2025 (€200+45 buy-in)

Altunkapan also participated in the THMC UDSO Cup in Liechtenstein (2024) and the THMC Main Event at the 2024 THM Winter Championship, though specific placement results are not detailed in the available records.

Playing Style and Recognition

While Altunkapan has not appeared in the top rankings of Swiss poker leaderboards, his consistent cashes in medium buy-in tournaments demonstrate his solid skill level. He remains an active player on the Swiss live poker circuit.