Chidwick Good at Showdown
Level 7
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Mikalai Vaskaboinikau opened to 8,000 in middle position and Stephen Chidwick defended his big blind.
On the 6♦J♦K♠ flop, Chidwick check-called versus a bet of 5,000 from his opponent.
The 5♦ turn was checked through by both players.
On the 4♦ river, Chidwick check-called a bet of 15,000 from Vaskaboinikau.
Vaskaboinikau showed Q♥4♥ for a rivered pair of fours, while Chidwick had J♠4♠ for two pair, sending him a timely pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
225,000
10,000
|
10,000 |
|
95,000
-10,000
|
-10,000 |