Schlegel Unknowingly Forfeits His Stack

Nazar Buhaiov raised to 11,000 from the hijack, Beat Schlegel three-bet to 26,000 on the button and Buhaiov clicked it back to 50,000. Schlegel called.

Buhaiov continued for 30,000 on the Q♦10♣5♣ flop. Schlegel called.

The 2♣ turn slowed down Buhaiov and Schlegel took the lead for 70,000, leaving himself just 75,000 behind the line. Buhaiov thought for some time before moving all in for 135,000 and Schlegel went deep into the tank, eventually making the call.

Nazar Buhaiov: A♣6♣
Beat Schlegel: A♦5♠

At the sight of the showdown, Schlegel knew he was drawing dead and had already erupted from his seat, leaving the tournament floor before the river was dealt.

The dealer peeled the 4♦ and the pot was to be awarded to Buhaiov, however, under closer inspection Schlegel was the bigger of two stacks and was still alive with 10,000 behind the line. His stack has now been left to blind out.