Galfond and Chidwick Battle Twice

Hand #5: Stephen Chidwick completed from the small blind, Phil Galfond checked his option, and the flop came down . Chidwick led out for 60,000, Galfond called, and the turn brought the . Chidwick slowed down, checking to Galfond who fired out 90,000. Chidwick folded.

Hand #6: Max Lehmanski was first to act, and he raised to 90,000. No one called.

Hand #7: The action folded to Galfond, who raised to 80,000 on the button. Both blinds released, and Galfond picked up the pot.

Hand #8: Chidwick raised to 90,000 in the hijack seat, Galfond three-bet to 225,000 on his direct left, and the action folded back to Chidwick, who called. The dealer spread , both players checked, and the turn was the . Chidwick checked again, Galfond bet 245,000, and Chidwick check-raised to 575,000. Galfond tanked for two minutes before calling.