Classic Race with Jetten vs. Kurganov
Level 6
: 400/800, 800 ante
Peter Jetten opened from the hijack and Stephen Chidwick three-bet to 5,200 on the button. Igor Kurganov was in the small blind and made a four-bet to 15,400. With the action back on Jetten, he five-bet jammed all in for 84,800. Chidwick got out of the way and Kurganov made the call.
Peter Jetten: 
Igor Kurganov: 
It was a classic race situation with Jetter currently in front holding the pocket queens. The board ran out 
and Jetten's pocket pair held up to earn himself a full double up through Kurganov.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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175,000
77,500
|
77,500 |
|
45,100
-40,900
|
-40,900 |
|
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