Alkhimova Rivers Straight to Gain Impressive Stack

Natalliia Alkhimova opened with a raise to 1,200. Valeriu Pelinschii called on the button and the big blind also called.

The flop came the 3♠7♥Q♥. The action checked around to Pelinschii, who made it 1,400 to go. Alkhimova threw in a reraise of 4,500 and looked across the table defiantly at her opponent.

Pelinschii was undeterred and pushed all in and Alkhimova quickly called. The two players flipped over their cards, with Pelinschii at risk.

Valeriu Pelinschii: A♥8♥
Natalliia Alkhimova: J♥10♥

"Nice," said Alkhimova as she realised that Pelinschii was holding a superior flush draw in his hand.

The turn came the 9♣ to give Alkhimova a straight draw and liven up her hand. The river was the K♦ which completed her straight. Pelinschii was eliminated from the tournament and Alkhimova chipped up to close to 150,000.