Yifan Cao

Yifan Cao (曹一凡), a Chinese poker player. As of 2023, ranked 17,784th in the world with career earnings of $187,274. Active in Asian and international poker events, gradually building his reputation.

Yifan Cao started his poker career online before transitioning to live events. He has repeatedly cashed in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and World Series of Poker (WSOP) side events. His best results include one championship win at the Macau Poker Cup and multiple final table appearances. Specific tournament details and prize amounts are not publicly available.

Known for a tight-aggressive style, excelling at using position to control the action. Solid in deep-stack phases, patiently waiting for opportunities and applying pressure. Frequently adopts an aggressive approach in later stages, adept at identifying opponents' weaknesses.

Nicknamed "Xiao Cao" (Little Cao) in the Chinese poker community. Once featured by domestic poker media for a classic bluff. Hobbies include basketball and video games. Self-deprecatingly calls himself a "math major player" to emphasize his precise calculation of odds.

Yifan Cao's success demonstrates the importance of discipline and patience in poker. He emphasizes fundamental theory study and emotional management. For amateur players, learning his fold decisions from unfavorable positions and how to leverage range advantage provides valuable reference.