Xiaowen Zhao

Hao Chuang opened to 100,000 under the gun and faced a 350,000 three-bet from Xiaowen Zhao in the big blind. Chuang called and they went to the flop.

The board came 5 5 9 . Zhao continued for 260,000, and Chuang moved all in for about 1,500,000. Zhao, covered, snap-called for his tournament life.

Xiaowen Zhao: Q Q

Hao Chuang: 6 6

Zhao looked pleased to be well ahead and was cheering when his joy changed quickly to frustration when the 6 hit the turn, giving Chuang a full house. The river 2 brought no help for Zhao.

Before heading to the payout counter, Zhao took a quick photo of the hand. He finished in 11th place for TWD 2,484,200 (~USD 79,620).

Xiaowen Zhao