Chidwick Picks Off Esfandiari Before Break
Level 2
: 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Antonio Esfandiari opened to 28,000 from early position and Stephen Chidwick three-bet to 100,000 on the button. Esfandiari called and the flop fell 
. Esfandiari check-called a bet of 55,000 from Chidwick and the 
paired the board on the turn.
Both players checked and the 
completed the board. Esfandiari led out for 141,000 and Chidwick looked him up. Esfandiari turned over 
which was counterfeit on the river, and Chidwick tabled 
for a full house.
Here is how the rest of the table looks heading into the first 20-minute break of the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,520,000
-350,000
|
-350,000 |
|
5,355,000
145,000
|
145,000 |
|
||
|
5,035,000
-170,000
|
-170,000 |
|
||
|
4,858,000
-142,000
|
-142,000 |
|
4,820,000
-180,000
|
-180,000 |
|
||
|
4,810,000
-190,000
|
-190,000 |
|
||
|
4,710,000
-30,000
|
-30,000 |
|
3,800,000
70,000
|
70,000 |