Well Played

Sava Krink

Level 23 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Frederik Thiemer initiated the action with an under-the-gun raise to 105,000, but Catalin Diac in the big blind responded with a hefty three-bet to 400,000. Rather than simply calling, Thiemer pushed back with a four-bet to 1,150,000. Diac found himself deep in thought, contemplating his next move for over three minutes, prompting another player to call the clock on him. With the countdown on, Diac ultimately decided to fold.

As the tension eased, Diac turned to Thiemer and asked, "If I show you my cards, will you show yours?"

Thiemer replied, "Sure, show it."

Diac revealed A?K?, and Thiemer flipped over K?10?, sparking a wave of laughter around the table. With a grin, Diac remarked, "That was well played."