Chenxiang Bluffs Into Aces
Level 24
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Miao Chenxiang had opened in middle position and called the three-bet of Alessandro La Cava in the big blind. The dealer then fanned the 4♥J♥3♣ flop, on which La Cava continued for 190,000.
Chenxiang slammed in a pile of chips, and La Cava quickly called all in for 560,000.
Alessandro La Cava: A♠A♣ 
Miao Chenxiang: 7♦6♦
Chenxiang just had a gutshot straight draw to work with. The Q♠4♣ runout remained safe for the aces of La Cava, and he booked a double-up to a stack of 50 big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,500,000
640,000
|
640,000 |
|
950,000
495,000
|
495,000 |