Rezaei Makes a Move Against Balaev
Level 5
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Viacheslav Balaev made it 2,500 from the hijack and Daniel Rezaei three-bet to 7,200 from the button. Balaev four-bet to 13,500 with about 45,000 behind. Rezaei took a look at Balaev's stack, then five-bet jammed to put him all in. Balaev quickly called.
Viacheslav Balaev: Q♦Q♣ 
Daniel Rezaei: A♦3♦
Rezaei had been making a move with a suited ace, and ran into the Ladies of Balaev. However, he still could hit an ace or some diamonds to bust Balaev.
The 7♦Q♠5♥ flop gave Balaev top set and meant Rezaei needed running cards to win. Rezaei picked up a flush draw on the K♦ turn, but the 9♣ river was clean for Balaev, and he doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
121,000
54,000
|
54,000 |
|
55,000
55,000
|
55,000 |