Michaela Ciceu

Michaela Ciceu's early poker career is not widely documented, but she likely began playing online before transitioning to live tournaments. Her presence in European events suggests a gradual progression from smaller buy-in games, consistent with her total career earnings of just under $78,000.

Ciceu's recorded results include a first-place finish in the 33rd PCSO Sideevent Freeze Out at Grand Casino Luzern on October 10, 2024, earning €170+€30 buy-in. She also placed second in the Grand Casino Luzern Freezeout on March 27, 2026, with a €200+€30 buy-in. Earlier, on December 28, 2016, she participated in a tournament in the Netherlands where she busted in 21st place out of 207 entries (prize pool €98,808).

In a 2016 Dutch tournament, Michaela Ciceu was involved in a pivotal hand against Pim Vessies. Vessies opened UTG to 4,500, Ciceu three-bet to 15,000 from the small blind, and Vessies shoved all-in for 28,500. Ciceu called with A♠ K♠, while Vessies held A♣ J♦. The flop came T♦ K♦ T♣, giving Ciceu top two pair. The turn was the 2♣, but the river brought the Q♠, giving Vessies a straight. Ciceu, who had earlier exclaimed 'no queen,' reacted angrily, reportedly cursing Vessies repeatedly after the hand.

Based on the available hand history, Ciceu appears to play a tight-aggressive style. Her three-bet from the small blind with A-K and willingness to call a shove indicates confidence in her hand strength. She is positionally aware and capable of aggression, but the bad beat incident suggests she can struggle with emotional control in high-stress moments.

As of the latest data, Michaela Ciceu ranks #38537 in the world with $77,794 in live tournament earnings. While she has not yet achieved a major title, consistent cashes in European events, including a win and a runner-up in Switzerland, show she is a steady competitor. Her journey from small buy-ins to repeated final tables highlights a disciplined approach, though she remains a developing talent in the poker world.