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 |