Kirichenko Has the Bigger Pair
Level 6
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Joris Ruijs made it 25,000 to go from early position before Aleksandr Kirichenko three-bet to 60,000 from the next seat. Elie Farah cold-called from the big blind, and Ruijs folded.
The flop fell A♠3♠6♥ and Farah started out with a check. Kirichenko bet 31,000, which Farah called.
Both players were happy to check the 7♦ turn to see the 2♥ hit the river. Farah led out for 51,000 and after a brief pause, Kirichenko called.
Farah showed 9♦9♠ for a pair of nines, and was piped by one by Kirichenko who held 10♥10♠ for a pair of tens.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,100,000 | |
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2,100,000
800,000
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800,000 |
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250,000
20,000
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20,000 |