Aleksandr Chernikov Eliminated in 2nd Place ($91,500)
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Zhen Chen opened from the button and Aleksandr Chernikov shoved from the big blind for around 2,000,000. Chen called.
Aleksandr Chernikov: A♥9♦
Zhen Chen: 8♥8♦
Chen had a chance to win it all and took a huge lead toward doing so on the 8♣Q♦6♥ flop, which left Chernikov needing running cards to survive. The Q♥ turn boated up Chen and sealed the deal, with the 5♦ completing the runout.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Zhen Chen |
10,300,000
1,800,000
|
1,800,000 |
Aleksandr Chernikov | Busted |