Nakanishi Doubles Through Sichelstiel, Then Sichelstiel Finds a Double
Level 7
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Shota Nakanishi was all in and at risk against Robert Sichelstiel on a board of 
.
Robert Sichelstiel: 
Shota Nakanishi: 
Nakanishi had a set against the top pair and open-ended straight draw of Sichelstiel. The board ran out 
for Nakanishi to stay ahead, leaving Sichelstiel with crumbs.
A few hands later, Sichelstiel managed to double when he moved all in with 
against an opponent's 
.
"A classic race," the dealer said.
Sichelstiel stood from his seat before the flop came 
to give Sichelstiel a big lead with a pair of kings and the board finished out 
to earn him the small double.
"Where are you going? I still owed you one," said the dealer.
"I think you're way behind!" Sichelstiel replied to get laughs from around the table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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65,000
20,000
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20,000 |
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7,000
7,000
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7,000 |