Golubev Takes the Chip Lead
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Davor Pistalo raised from the cutoff and Andrey Golubev called from the big blind.
Golubev checked on the 8♦A♥6♦ flop, and Pistalo continued for 80,000. Golubev check-raised to 225,000, and after a few moments, Pistalo jammed for Golubev's remaining 1,200,000 or so. Golubev made the call, creating the biggest pot of the tournament so far.
Andrey Golubev: A♠8♣ 
Davor Pistalo: A♦9♣
Golubev had flopped two pair and Pistalo was in trouble, needing a nine to win the pot.
The remainder of the board came K♣10♣, and Golubev won the pot of 3,200,000, making him the new chip leader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,200,000
1,600,000
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1,600,000 |
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1,100,000
1,450,000
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1,450,000 |
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