Chidwick Wins Check-Down
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Stephen Chidwick raised to 1,600 and found a call from Mike Watson in the big blind.
Watson checked the 
flop and called when Chidwick continued for 1,200. Both players then checked the 
turn and the action repeated on the 
river.
Watson showed 
for ace-high, while Chidwick turned over 
for a pair of queens to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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43,000
3,000
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3,000 |
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24,500
2,400
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2,400 |
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, Shakerchi continued with a bet of 4,000. Zajmovic called and the big blind got out of the way.
and Shakerchi tossed in a bet of 6,500. Zajmovic still called and the 
completed the board. Shakerchi fired out a third barrel of 10,000 and Zajmovic ripped all in with the big stack. Shakerchi instantly folded and Zajmovic scooped another pot.
and Paur continued with a bet of 3,000 which only Lichtenberger called.
and Paur fired out another bet of 7,500. Lichtenberger gave it some thought but decided to send his cards to the muck.
and the action checked to Kulev who bet 1,300. Bujtas stepped aside and Peters called.
and both players checked to the 
and Kulev found a lucky river with 
to get half of the pot.
, Leonardo Rizzo led into the group for 7,500, which prompted a fold from Lawrence Greenberg and a call from Florent Benlloch. 
for top-two and Benlloch mucked his hand. 
river and Liu announced "all in" with Deeb covered, sending the American into a deep tank that extended several minutes. Eventually, Deeb folded to maintain his tournament life. 
runout left Pu's pocket pair in the lead. Lambrecht wished the table good luck on his way to the rail.
river. Herrmann showed 
