Runner-Runner Hearts Keep Chen Alive

Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Jiang Chen just doubled up by winning a coin-flip that almost led him to elimination.
Changyang Liu raised from early position, and Jiang Chen shoved from the small blind for 190,000 in chips. Liu called and it was a classic race.
Changyang Liu:
Jiang Chen:
The board ran out with the flop giving the lead to Liu, but turn and river had other plans, with running hearts keeping Chen alive.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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400,000
197,000
|
197,000 |
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290,000
-150,000
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-150,000 |