Kobayashi Gets Value from Gutierrez
Level 2
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Hirokazu Kobayashi was under the gun and opened to 2,500, getting two callers, Joakim Andersson on the button and Elias Gutierrez from the big blind.
All three checked the 8♥K♠A♣ flop.
Anderson and Gutierrez checked the 2♣ turn before Kobayashi made it 3,000. Anderson instantly folded but Gutierrez stuck around and called.
The Spaniard again checked as the 2♦ river landed, but this time the Japanese made it 4,500. Gutierrez went deep into his 30 seconds allocated to make a decision and eventually made the call. Kobayashi turned over A♦5♣, having flopped top pair. Gutierrez double-tapped the table in appreciation as he mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
125,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
62,000
-13,500
|
-13,500 |
|
||
|
53,000
22,000
|
22,000 |