Kirichenko Doubles Through Kolev
Level 25
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Boris Kolev open-shoved from the small blind, putting Aleksandr Kirichenko to the test for his remaining 2,000,000. Kirichenko made the call.
Aleksandr Kirichenko: K♠9♥
Boris Kolev: 4♣4♥
Kolev's pocket fours remained ahead on the 7♦10♦8♣ flop, although Kirichenko picked up an open-ended straight draw to go with his overcards.
The A♥ turn kept Kolev in front, but the 9♠ landed on the river to pair Kirichenko's nine and keep him alive.
Kirichenko scooped the pot to secure the double-up through Kolev.