Stephen Chidwick Doubles Through John Riordan With Set Over Set
Stephen Chidwick opened to 10,000 from early position and action folded to John Riordan in the big blind, and he called.
The flop fell [9c7c2h]. Riordan checked, and Chidwick continued for 17,000. Riordan check-raised to 45,000, Chidwick called.
The dealer burned and turned the [Jd] and Riordan fired for 60,000. Chidwick moved all-in for approximately 150,000. Riordan called.
Riordan: [7d7h]
Chidwick: [9d9s]
Both players had flopped a set, but Chidwick held the higher one with his nines and was in great shape to double.
The river [Ah] completed the board, and Chidwick faded the one outer to double.
| Player | Chips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Chidwick | 521,500 |
316,500  |
| John Riordan | 107,000 |
-218,000  |
