Runner-Runner Hearts Keep Chen Alive
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Jiang Chen just doubled up by winning a coin-flip that almost led him to elimination.
Changyang Liu raised from early position, and Jiang Chen shoved from the small blind for 190,000 in chips. Liu called and it was a classic race.
Changyang Liu: 
Jiang Chen: 
The board ran out 
with the flop giving the lead to Liu, but turn and river had other plans, with running hearts keeping Chen alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
400,000 | 197,000 |
|
290,000 | -150,000 |
and Huang bet 32,000, getting called by Tian.
appeared on the flop and both players checked. The 
was turn card and Busse check-called Tian's bet for 28,000.
on the river completed the board and both players checked again, with Tian winning the pot opening ace-king, while Busse showed 
for jack-high and a busted flush draw.
came on the river, and Liu bet 32,000 after Busse's check. Huang and Busse called the bet and they went all together to the river.
and all three players checked again. Busse opened a pair of sixes with a set, but Liu had 
with a straight. Huang mucked and Liu took the almost 150,000 pot.
on the river wasn't one of them.
.
on the river gave the pot to Chen who slightly covered his opponent.
bringing a third check from Busse. Liu considered his options and decided to bet 55,000. Busse didn't think about it for long before calling and his read was good.