Chen Doubles Through Robert
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Xi Chen open-shoved all-in for 44,000 in middle position.Vincent Robert in the cutoff shoved all-in for around 120,000, pushing everyone else out of the hand. Chen and Robert went to a showdown of:
Xi Chen: 8♦7♦ 
Vincent Robert: A♥Q♦
Robert was ahead with ace-high on the flop of 6♣9♠9♣. But it gave Chen an open-ended straight draw and a chance to stay in the tournament. The turn 5♦ completed his draw making Robert frown. The river K♦ was dealt with no consequence.
Robert matched Chen's chips, visibly frustrated with the turn of events.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
100,000
60,000
|
60,000 |
|
71,000
87,000
|
87,000 |