Chen Takes From Ponakovs
Level 5
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
James Chen opened to 10,000 from middle position. Aleksejs Ponakovs then three-bet to 32,000 after action folded to him on the button. The blinds got out of the way while Chen called to send the two players to a flop.
The flop came Q♠6♣7♠. Chen checked to Ponakovs, who continued for 25,500 and Chen called.
Both players checked through the 8♣ turn to the Q♣ river at which point they checked to showdown. Chen held 9♦8♦, good enough to scoop a decent pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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675,000
368,000
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368,000 |
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420,000
-130,000
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-130,000 |
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