Chirap Survives, Puts Kaufmann's Stack in the Danger Zone
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
David Kaufmann shoved for 245,000 and Ionut Chirap called off his stack of 95,000 from the small blind.
Ionut Chirap: K♣J♦ 
David Kaufmann: 8♣8♦
Chirap had to win the flip to stay alive, but it didn't seem likely after the 4♣Q♣Q♥ flop, as the pocket eights of Kaufmann kept their lead.
A 9♦ on the turn added a gutshot straight draw for Chirap and some counterfeit outs, as any nine would give him two pair with a higher kicker.
Chirap stayed alive on the J♥ river as he paired his jack, which gave him a lifeline and sent Kaufmann deep into the danger zone.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,600,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
|
375,000
-25,000
|
-25,000 |
|
230,000
110,000
|
110,000 |
|
150,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |