Kupin Gets Early Double
Level 26
Aaron Kupin: J♥J♠10♦/9♦7♣9♣8♣
Mengqi Chen: A♠2♣/A♥Q♥7♥6♣/3♦
Mengqi Chen opened and action folded around to Aaron Kupin. He went deep into the tank as he considered a decision that was likely for his tournament life. After some time, Kupin put in the three-bet with Chen flatting.
Chen check-raised a bet from Kupin on fourth street. Kupin called off for his remaining chips.
Chen had been ahead with his pair of aces, but Kupin managed to make a straight to double and survive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,350,000
270,000
|
270,000 |
|
385,000
130,000
|
130,000 |