Chechin Came to Play
Level 25
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Cheng Zhao opened the action with pocket queens and raised from early position, but he received no action as the rest of the table folded.
The hand after, Vincent Meli opened to 80,000 with A♣K♦ from early position before Serge Chechin made it 250,000 with 8♦7♦ from the button. Meli four-bet to 650,000, and Chechin called.
On the Q♦10♣3♠ flop, Meli checked, and Chechin fired out 295,000 with his eight-high. Meli called.
The Q♥ turn paired the board, and Meli checked once more. Chechin sized up to 540,000 and folded out the better hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,030,000
1,050,000
|
1,050,000 |
|
3,660,000
-80,000
|
-80,000 |
|
1,980,000
-940,000
|
-940,000 |