Chevalier Lets It Go
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
With the full board showing K♣4♠8♥5♥3♥ and about 85,000 in the pot, Pierre Chevalier led out for 25,000. Marian Virlanuta responded by moving all in for around 220,000. It was a tough spot for Chevalier, who had about 122,000 left behind.
Chevalier counted his stack and asked Virlanuta if he would show his cards if he folded, but got no reply. After some thought, Chevalier folded. Virlanuta then said, “If you show first, I’ll show.” Chevalier laughed, “If I show and win, it’s too embarrassing.”
Virlanuta turned over 8♣6♠ anyway, while Chevalier mucked his hand. “So you had nothing?” Chevalier asked. “I had a king.”
But the pot was pushed Virlanuta's way, giving him a healthy boost in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
330,000
108,000
|
108,000 |
|
122,000
30,000
|
30,000 |