Chidwick Wins Staring Contest Against Keating
Level 19
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Andras Nemeth opened to 40,000 from under the gun and Alex Keating three-bet to 125,000 in the next seat. Stephen Chidwick then cold four-bet to 295,000 in the small blind, forcing out Nemeth and earning a call from Chidwick.
What followed was a staring contest on the K?J?10? flop and 4? turn, both of which were eventually checked through. Chidwick bet the 6? river for 120,000 and Keating called but mucked to the A?K? of the Brit.
Not a single word was spoken during the hand, Keating then said "nice hand ... would you call off if I shove pre?" but received no answer.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,615,000
540,000
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540,000 |
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1,550,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
|
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460,000
-340,000
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-340,000 |