Chrysochoidis Smacks the River to Survive
Level 13
: Blinds 1,500/3,500, 3,500 ante
Christoforos Chrysochoidis raised to 7,000 from early position and Maor Zaharagi three-bet to 17,500 from middle position. Fabrod Nazari cold-called out of the big blind, and Chrysochoidis shoved for 74,000. Zaharagi folded, but Nazari made the call to try and eliminate Chrysochoidis.
Christoforos Chrysochoidis: A♠K♦ 
Fabrod Nazari: Q♣J♣
Chrysochoidis' big slick was ahead, but Nazari suited Broadway cards were live with five cards to come.
Nazari took the lead on the 7♥Q♥8♣ flop by improving to top pair. A 7♠ on the turn meant only an ace of king on the river could save Chrysochoidis. An A♦ hit the river, saving Chrysochoidis from the rail and he doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
290,000
290,000
|
290,000 |
|
200,000
26,500
|
26,500 |
|
170,000
70,000
|
70,000 |