Chidwick Comes From Behind to Double
Level 11
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Stephen Chidwick open-shoved for 82,800 and Ben Yu, after confirming the amount, called with a chance to win the match.
Stephen Chidwick: Q♠9♥
Ben Yu: Q♦10♠
Chidwick was dominated but pulled in front on the 6♦9♦J♣ flop with a pair of nines, while Yu had an open-ended straight draw. The 4♣ turn was no help to Yu, and Chidwick secured his double up after the 7♦ fell on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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165,000
71,000
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71,000 |
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135,000
-71,000
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-71,000 |
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