Botez Ends Afriat's Day
Level 8
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
After losing a big pot, Eric Afriat was all-in for his last 4,000 from the small blind.
Jovan Kenjic opened the hijack to 32,000 and Alexandra Botez called in the big blind.
On the K?Q?4? flop, Botez check-called a 20,000 bet from Kenjic as Afriat stood up from his chair and paced around.
The A? turn checked through to the 9? river which saw Botez lead for 100,000 and Kenjic reluctantly folded.
Eric Afriat: K?J? 
Alexandra Botez: Q?9?
Afriat was ahead until the river but Botez made two pair as the chess star sent the fashion designer to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
575,000
-204,000
|
-204,000 |
|
450,000
-40,000
|
-40,000 |
|
Busted |