Hernandez Doubles Through Chen
Level 4
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Three players saw the Q♣J♠5♦ flop and the action checked to Kenneth Hernandez in the hijack who fired a pot-sized bet of 4,400. James Chen check-called, while the third player in the hand check-folded.
The 9♥ fell on the turn and Chen led for 2,000, which was Hernandez' full stack. Hernandez called and both hands were tabled.
Kenneth Hernandez: A♠K♣J♥10♠ 
James Chen: Q♠Q♥9♠7♣
Chen had flopped top set, but the turn gave Hernandez a straight to take the lead and Hernandez was able to fade the board pairing as the 3♣ landed on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
36,000
16,000
|
16,000 |
|
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|
17,200
17,200
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17,200 |