Hands #105-109: Even Stacks in Heads-Up Play
Hand #105: Stephen Chidwick limped in on the button with 
and Tilston checked his dominating 
. The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn. Tilston led out for 75,000 with the superior kicker both players paired their six. Chidwick called with the only club in his hand and the 
completed the board. Both players tapped the table and Tilston took down the first hand of heads-up play.
Hand #106: Tilston raised to 150,000 on the button with 
and Chidwick mucked his rags.
Hand #107: Chidwick raised it up to 150,000 with 
on the button and Tilston defended with 
. On the 
flop, Tilston checked to Chidwick who checked behind. The 
on the turn induced a bet of 125,000 from Tilston. Chidwick raised to 425,000 with top pair and Tilston let his hand go.
Hand #108: Tilston picked up the 
on the button and raised to 140,000. Chidwick called with 
and the flop fell . Chidwick check-folded to a bet of 125,000 from Tilston.
Hand #109: Chidwick limped in with 
and Tilston checked his option with 
. The flop came 
and Tilston was the one to check-fold to a bet of 60,000 from Chidwick as the two players continued to exchange pots.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,775,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
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|
2,725,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
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