Khorchidian Plays it Safe
Level 33
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Nichan Khorchidian opened to 500,000 with A♥K♣ from early position and Damir Zhugralin defended from the big blind with 9♣6♣.
Both players checked the 10♣9♦3♠ leading to the A♣ turn which gave Khorchidian top pair and Zhugralin a flush draw to go along with his pair of nines. Zhugralin checked again and Khorchidian bet 625,000. Zhugralin made the call.
Both players checked the J♦ river and Khorchidian's pair of aces were good enough to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
24,800,000
1,500,000
|
1,500,000 |
|
2,800,000
-1,350,000
|
-1,350,000 |