Space for Barbieri
Razz
Puchkov: (X) (X) / 6-4-2-J / (X)
Barbieri: (X) (X) / 5-Q-4-7 / (X)
Slowly but surely Al Barbieri is building up a chip stack against his last two opponnts. Konstantin Puchkov completed third street and was raised by Barbieri. Puchkov called and caught a baby to Barbieri's brick. Puchkov bet fourth street and fifth street but couldn't shake the tenacious Barbieri.
Both players checked sixth street. Down the river, Puchkov tanked for a while, then stole a sidelong glance at Barbieri before betting. Barbieri auto-called, turning up a 7, 6 and ace in the hole for a 7-6 low. It was the winner.