Ponomarev Survives
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Nikolay Ponomarev was down to 28,000 chips, which he got in from the small blind against Yves Bianchetti in middle position.
Nikolay Ponomarev: A♦J♣ 
Yves Bianchetti: K♦8♦
Ponomarev remained ahead on the 7♥10♦Q♣ turn and 3♥ turn. The A♥ river saw him make top pair, resulting in his double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
410,000
-90,000
|
-90,000 |
|
66,000
18,000
|
18,000 |