Held Battles the Chip Leader
Level 8
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Aleksandr Kirichenko opened to 3,500 from the button and Justus Held defended from the big blind.
Both players checked the 10♠7♦6♣ flop leading to the 9♥ turn. Held bet 3,500 and Kirichenko made the call.
Held bet again for 9,000 on the Q♦ river and was once again called by Kirichenko. Held tabled 7♠6♥ for two pair and Kirichenko promptly mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
346,000 | -9,000 |
|
58,000 | 58,000 |