Shornikau Doubles on the First Hand
Level 19
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
On the first hand of the day Maksim Shornikau shoved from early position for 1,625,000 and Chady Ojeil called from the button.
Maksim Shornikau: A♠6♦ 
Chady Ojeil: 9♣9♥
Shornikau looked likely to be headed for an early shower unless he could find an ace. The board came A♦8♠4♠7♦4♣ to give Shornikau exactly what he needed, an ace on the flop to double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,500,000
1,875,000
|
1,875,000 |
|
2,400,000
1,660,000
|
1,660,000 |