Benjamin Hammann raised to 1,000,000 with A♥9♣ and Neculai Macovei defended 8♣6♣ from the big blind.
The dealer fanned out the 3♣3♥10♥ flop and Macovei check-folded to the bet of 825,000 from Hammann.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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21,000,000
3,000,000
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3,000,000 |
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20,000,000
3,000,000
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3,000,000 |
Neculai Macovei called from the button with J♦6♥ and Benjamin Hammann checked back J♥7♣ in the big blind.
Hammann check-called a bet of 400,000 from Macovei on the monotone J♠3♠6♠ flop.
A K♦ on the turn saw Hammann check-call a second bet from Macovei, this time for 2,000,000.
Hammann chose to check one last time on the 2♦ river, and Macovei fired a third barrel of 5,000,000.
Hammann folded and surrendered the pot to Macovei.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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23,000,000
4,000,000
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4,000,000 |
|
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18,000,000
4,000,000
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4,000,000 |
Level: 32
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
Ante: 400,000
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 from the button, and Benjamin Hammann called from the big blind.
Hammann checked on the A♥3♠A♠ flop, and Macovei fired for the minimum of 300,000. Hammann just called.
A 4♠ came on the turn, resulting in another check from Hammann. Macovei fired a second barrel of 1,200,000, and Hammann continued in the form of a call.
The 2♥ completed the board and Hammann bet 575,000. Macovei pondered briefly and then raised to 3,500,000. Hammann looked back at his cards, then three-bet ripped it for 9,100,000.
Macovei immediately asked for a count and had only 30 seconds to make up his mind, as he was out of time banks. Macovei came to the decision to call, and Hammann showed a flopped boat with A♣3♦ to take back the chip lead from Macovei, who had 6♦5♥ for a straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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22,000,000
13,000,000
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13,000,000 |
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19,000,000
13,000,000
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13,000,000 |
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 on the button before Benjamin Hammann three-bet to 1,800,000 in the big blind. Macovei called to see a flop.
Hammann bet 1,100,000 when he saw the J♥5♣4♦ flop, and Macovei called.
Check, check came after the 9♥ turn and 7♠ river. Hammann said, "You win", and mucked Q♦6♣, which meant Macovei won the pot with 3♦3♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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32,000,000
4,000,000
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4,000,000 |
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9,000,000
4,000,000
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4,000,000 |
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 on the button with 9♥3♥ and Benjamin Hammann called from the big blind holding Q♥5♦.
Hammann check-called a bet of 800,000 from Macovei on the 6♣6♠6♦ flop.
Hammann quickly checked on the 9♠ turn and Macovei fired a second barrel of 1,900,000. Hammann folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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28,000,000
2,000,000
|
2,000,000 |
|
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13,000,000
2,000,000
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2,000,000 |
With A♣9♦, Neculai Macovei raised the button to 600,00 and Benjamin Hammann defended from the big blind holding 7♣3♦.
Hammann checked on the 3♣3♠2♥ flop, allowing Macovei to fire a continuation-bet of 500,000. Hammann check-raised to 1,250,000, which Macovei called.
Hammann bet 3,000,000 on the A♠ turn, and Macovei folded top pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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26,000,000
3,000,000
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3,000,000 |
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15,000,000
3,000,000
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3,000,000 |
Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 on the button and Benjamin Hammann called from the big blind.
Two checks followed the 4♠7♥8♣ flop to see the K♥ on the turn. Hammann checked again and then called the bet of 800,000 from Macovei.
A final check came from Hammann on the 4♣ river, and Macovei decided to bet 1,800,000. Hammann called and Macovei turned over a pair of kings with K♣3♣. Hammann mucked A♠5♣ for ace-high and Macovei was given the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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29,000,000
2,000,000
|
2,000,000 |
|
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12,000,000
2,000,000
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2,000,000 |
On the first hand of heads-up, Neculai Macovei raised to 600,000 from the button before Benjamin Hammann three-bet to 1,800,000 from the big blind. Macovei four-bet to 4,500,000, and Hammann jammed. Macovei snap-called.
Neculai Macovei: K♥K♦ 
Benjamin Hammann: A♠J♦
Hammann had the chance to win the tournament on the first hand if he could find an ace on the runout.
Macovei found a safe 5♠9♦9♠ flop, but the 10♠ on the turn gave Hammann a flush draw.
The 5♦ peeled off on the river, which was safe for Macovei's cowboys, and he doubled on the first hand to take the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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27,000,000
13,775,000
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13,775,000 |
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14,000,000
13,925,000
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13,925,000 |
The players are back in their seats and heads-up has started in the CHF1,500 Main Event.
Play continues with blinds at 150,000/300,000 with a big blind ante of 300,000.
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