Adventures in Heads-Up Poker
01/20/08 20:33 Filed in: Poker
I have been playing a lot of heads up poker. I have
been mildly successful. I have found that luck
plays a factor, but being consistently aggressive
is better.
Prior to this game, I was a little on tilt. I had just been busted out of hands when I was a major favorite. This included runner runner flushes, AA losing to a gut shot straight on the river, and two pair losing to a horrible call to get rivered by a flush.
So, I wasn't in the best frame of mind. I put my $50 in and played. As I started, the player, lileck34, was aggressive. Any time I bet, he raised me. Any time I raised, I got reraised.
Eventually, I got a little frustrated.
Here's the hand:
FullTiltPoker Game #4935276818: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 10/20 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:04:59 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,430)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,570)
chipset0316 posts the small blind of 10
lileck34 posts the big blind of 20
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Qd Qh]
chipset0316 calls 10
lileck34 checks
*** FLOP *** [5h 8s 2h]
lileck34 checks
chipset0316 bets 200
lileck34 calls 200
*** TURN *** [5h 8s 2h] [9d]
lileck34 checks
chipset0316 bets 1,210
lileck34 calls 1,210, and is all in
chipset0316 shows [Qd Qh]
lileck34 shows [2s 8d]
*** RIVER *** [5h 8s 2h 9d] [Ah]
chipset0316 shows a pair of Queens
lileck34 shows two pair, Eights and Twos
lileck34 wins the pot (2,860) with two pair, Eights and Twos
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,860 | Rake 0
Board: [5h 8s 2h 9d Ah]
Seat 1: lileck34 (big blind) showed [2s 8d] and won (2,860) with two pair, Eights and Twos
Seat 2: chipset0316 (small blind) showed [Qd Qh] and lost with a pair of Queens
I was thinking of slow playing my QQ. On the flop I bet. He called. I overbet the pot and should have been concerned. I was. I was thinking one pair, but I had that feeling it might be two or the heart draw.
On the turn, I wanted to end it. I put him all in. And, of course, he calls with 2 pair and I lose a bundle. In fact, at the end of the hand, I am seriously wounded. Out of 3000 chips, I have a whopping 140 chips.
I was hurt and without a good run of cards, it was going to be hard to last more than a couple hands. The blinds were low, giving me a chance to play a couple hands. Still with blinds of 10/20, my 140 wasn't going to last very long.
The very next hand, I pick up A9 suited. It is a hand worth going all in with. He calls with A4 suited.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935283402: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 10/20 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:05:35 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,860)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (140)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 10
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 20
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [9h Ah]
chipset0316: i hate QQ
lileck34 raises to 140
chipset0316: my fault, tho
chipset0316 calls 120, and is all in
lileck34 shows [4s As]
chipset0316 shows [9h Ah]
*** FLOP *** [8d 7h 3s]
lileck34: yes it was
*** TURN *** [8d 7h 3s] [7c]
*** RIVER *** [8d 7h 3s 7c] [7d]
lileck34 shows three of a kind, Sevens
chipset0316 shows three of a kind, Sevens
chipset0316 wins the pot (280) with three of a kind, Sevens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 280 | Rake 0
Board: [8d 7h 3s 7c 7d]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [4s As] and lost with three of a kind, Sevens
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [9h Ah] and won (280) with three of a kind, Sevens
I double up. While nice, it isn't going to go very far.
After this hand, he folds the blinds to me.
Here's the next hand. I see his raise. I decide I need to make a move here. I figure him for a pair or two high cards. I am suited, but it is not that much of a benefit. I go all in, anyway.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935288937: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 10/20 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:06:07 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,700)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (300)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 10
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 20
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [5c Tc]
lileck34 raises to 280
chipset0316 raises to 300, and is all in
lileck34 calls 20
chipset0316 shows [5c Tc]
lileck34 shows [Kh Qh]
*** FLOP *** [9d 7c 3s]
*** TURN *** [9d 7c 3s] [Ts]
*** RIVER *** [9d 7c 3s Ts] [6h]
chipset0316 shows a pair of Tens
lileck34 shows King Queen high
chipset0316 wins the pot (600) with a pair of Tens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 600 | Rake 0
Board: [9d 7c 3s Ts 6h]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [Kh Qh] and lost with King Queen high
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [5c Tc] and won (600) with a pair of Tens
My 10 catches, and I hold on for another hand. I have now won 600 chips. But, 600 to 2400 is still a challenge.
We trade a couple barbs for 5 hands. Then I pick up a pocket pair. I decide it is time to move all in. I have to be aggressive to win. Not sure I want a call, I push on anyway.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935306972: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 15/30 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:07:46 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,350)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (650)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 15
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 30
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [7d 7c]
lileck34 raises to 210
chipset0316 raises to 650, and is all in
lileck34 calls 440
chipset0316 shows [7d 7c]
lileck34 shows [Ad Jc]
*** FLOP *** [6c 5h Th]
*** TURN *** [6c 5h Th] [Td]
*** RIVER *** [6c 5h Th Td] [3c]
chipset0316 shows two pair, Tens and Sevens
lileck34 shows a pair of Tens
chipset0316 wins the pot (1,300) with two pair, Tens and Sevens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1,300 | Rake 0
Board: [6c 5h Th Td 3c]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [Ad Jc] and lost with a pair of Tens
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [7d 7c] and won (1,300) with two pair, Tens and Sevens
I have now done the mere improbable. It's not impossible, but it is improbable. I can't believe I am almost neck and neck with him.
We trade barbs for about 10 hands, then this critical hand comes up. I can't believe my stupidity and luck. I flop a low pair. The board pairs and I call a huge overbet on the river and I miss it by one card (or two, if you don't count the board.)
FullTiltPoker Game #4935412535: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 20/40 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:17:20 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,480)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,520)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 20
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 40
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [4s Td]
lileck34 calls 20
chipset0316 checks
*** FLOP *** [4d 5h Js]
chipset0316 checks
lileck34 checks
*** TURN *** [4d 5h Js] [Jc]
chipset0316 checks
lileck34 checks
*** RIVER *** [4d 5h Js Jc] [Th]
chipset0316 bets 80
lileck34 raises to 1,280
chipset0316 calls 1,200
*** SHOW DOWN ***
lileck34 shows [6s Tc] two pair, Jacks and Tens
chipset0316 mucks
lileck34 wins the pot (2,640) with two pair, Jacks and Tens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,640 | Rake 0
Board: [4d 5h Js Jc Th]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [6s Tc] and won (2,640) with two pair, Jacks and Tens
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) mucked [4s Td] - two pair, Jacks and Tens
I am back down to 360 chips. I can't believe it. Just barely outckicked. I figured the overbet was a steal attempt. Not thinking, I called. I was thinking two pair, forgetting the JJ. Another silly mistake.
I have been pushing all in for a few hands. So, I keep doing it.
I pick up some blinds and the following hand appears:
FullTiltPoker Game #4935427189: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 20/40 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:18:40 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,620)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (380)
chipset0316 posts the small blind of 20
lileck34 posts the big blind of 40
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [9c Jd]
chipset0316 raises to 380, and is all in
lileck34 calls 340
chipset0316 shows [9c Jd]
lileck34 shows [Kh Jc]
*** FLOP *** [6c 4c Qs]
*** TURN *** [6c 4c Qs] [9d]
*** RIVER *** [6c 4c Qs 9d] [2c]
chipset0316 shows a pair of Nines
lileck34 shows King Queen high
chipset0316 wins the pot (760) with a pair of Nines
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 760 | Rake 0
Board: [6c 4c Qs 9d 2c]
Seat 1: lileck34 (big blind) showed [Kh Jc] and lost with King Queen high
Seat 2: chipset0316 (small blind) showed [9c Jd] and won (760) with a pair of Nines
I got lucky again.
I steal some blinds, then this hand appears. In this case, I figure I am behind. But, I have a draw and decide to push. Unlike the first time, I have an open ended straight draw. Much better than trying to catch two pair with QQ. So, I push.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935433327: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 25/50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:19:14 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,180)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (820)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 25
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Th 9c]
lileck34 calls 25
chipset0316 checks
*** FLOP *** [Qs 7h Jc]
chipset0316 bets 770, and is all in
lileck34 calls 770
chipset0316 shows [Th 9c]
lileck34 shows [7c Qc]
*** TURN *** [Qs 7h Jc] [8s]
*** RIVER *** [Qs 7h Jc 8s] [8c]
chipset0316 shows a straight, Queen high
lileck34 shows two pair, Queens and Eights
chipset0316 wins the pot (1,640) with a straight, Queen high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1,640 | Rake 0
Board: [Qs 7h Jc 8s 8c]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [7c Qc] and lost with two pair, Queens and Eights
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [Th 9c] and won (1,640) with a straight, Queen high
I get lucky hitting my card on the turn. The 8 on the river gives him three pair. Of course, three pair is no good and my straight wins. We are now roughly even, with a slight advantage going to me. However, as proven time and time again, I can blow it against this guy.
I catch some more chips a couple hands later when my KJ pairs the King.
The next twelve hands, he goes all in about 9 times. I call one with my KJ and we split:
FullTiltPoker Game #4935466604: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 25/50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:22:15 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,560)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,440)
chipset0316 posts the small blind of 25
lileck34 posts the big blind of 50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Kd Jc]
chipset0316 raises to 100
lileck34 raises to 1,560, and is all in
chipset0316 calls 1,340, and is all in
lileck34 shows [Kc Jh]
chipset0316 shows [Kd Jc]
Uncalled bet of 120 returned to lileck34
*** FLOP *** [6s Ks 4d]
*** TURN *** [6s Ks 4d] [9c]
*** RIVER *** [6s Ks 4d 9c] [Qs]
lileck34 shows a pair of Kings
chipset0316 shows a pair of Kings
lileck34 ties for the pot (1,440) with a pair of Kings
chipset0316 ties for the pot (1,440) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,880 | Rake 0
Board: [6s Ks 4d 9c Qs]
Seat 1: lileck34 (big blind) showed [Kc Jh] and won (1,440) with a pair of Kings
Seat 2: chipset0316 (small blind) showed [Kd Jc] and won (1,440) with a pair of Kings
Whew! I kept my chips.
The next hand, I pick up something better than KJ. In his haste, he goes all in again. Only, I have to call now.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935470214: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 25/50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:22:35 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,560)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,440)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 25
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Kc Kd]
lileck34 raises to 1,560, and is all in
chipset0316 calls 1,390, and is all in
lileck34 shows [Js Ks]
chipset0316 shows [Kc Kd]
Uncalled bet of 120 returned to lileck34
*** FLOP *** [Th 3s 4s]
*** TURN *** [Th 3s 4s] [9h]
*** RIVER *** [Th 3s 4s 9h] [6h]
lileck34 shows King Jack high
chipset0316 shows a pair of Kings
chipset0316 wins the pot (2,880) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,880 | Rake 0
Board: [Th 3s 4s 9h 6h]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [Js Ks] and lost with King Jack high
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [Kc Kd] and won (2,880) with a pair of Kings
For the first time in the tournament, I have a commanding lead. I can't believe I am actually here. Of course, had he not been so overly aggressive he would have seen the flop, missed it, and folded. But, he didn't get the option because he pushed too hard. I called and won.
I knocked him out six hands later. He pushed with 69 and I called with 10 Jack. I caught nothing, but neither did he.
In the end, I held out hope that I might win. I have tried to maintain a positive mind while playing. It was hard after coming off of a couple losses. I shouldn't have played the tournament because I wasn't in the best frame of mind. I got lucky. But, I made the most of the luck I got. I was amazed that I not only came back from the brink once but twice. These weren't just minor deficits but the kind that are really hard to come back from. In the end, I believe that luck opened then door but by being too aggressive he allowed me the opportunity to wound him. And without those opportunities he afforded me, he wasn't able to come back again. Of course, the only reason he was ahead was due to my stupidity.
Prior to this game, I was a little on tilt. I had just been busted out of hands when I was a major favorite. This included runner runner flushes, AA losing to a gut shot straight on the river, and two pair losing to a horrible call to get rivered by a flush.
So, I wasn't in the best frame of mind. I put my $50 in and played. As I started, the player, lileck34, was aggressive. Any time I bet, he raised me. Any time I raised, I got reraised.
Eventually, I got a little frustrated.
Here's the hand:
FullTiltPoker Game #4935276818: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 10/20 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:04:59 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,430)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,570)
chipset0316 posts the small blind of 10
lileck34 posts the big blind of 20
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Qd Qh]
chipset0316 calls 10
lileck34 checks
*** FLOP *** [5h 8s 2h]
lileck34 checks
chipset0316 bets 200
lileck34 calls 200
*** TURN *** [5h 8s 2h] [9d]
lileck34 checks
chipset0316 bets 1,210
lileck34 calls 1,210, and is all in
chipset0316 shows [Qd Qh]
lileck34 shows [2s 8d]
*** RIVER *** [5h 8s 2h 9d] [Ah]
chipset0316 shows a pair of Queens
lileck34 shows two pair, Eights and Twos
lileck34 wins the pot (2,860) with two pair, Eights and Twos
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,860 | Rake 0
Board: [5h 8s 2h 9d Ah]
Seat 1: lileck34 (big blind) showed [2s 8d] and won (2,860) with two pair, Eights and Twos
Seat 2: chipset0316 (small blind) showed [Qd Qh] and lost with a pair of Queens
I was thinking of slow playing my QQ. On the flop I bet. He called. I overbet the pot and should have been concerned. I was. I was thinking one pair, but I had that feeling it might be two or the heart draw.
On the turn, I wanted to end it. I put him all in. And, of course, he calls with 2 pair and I lose a bundle. In fact, at the end of the hand, I am seriously wounded. Out of 3000 chips, I have a whopping 140 chips.
I was hurt and without a good run of cards, it was going to be hard to last more than a couple hands. The blinds were low, giving me a chance to play a couple hands. Still with blinds of 10/20, my 140 wasn't going to last very long.
The very next hand, I pick up A9 suited. It is a hand worth going all in with. He calls with A4 suited.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935283402: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 10/20 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:05:35 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,860)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (140)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 10
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 20
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [9h Ah]
chipset0316: i hate QQ
lileck34 raises to 140
chipset0316: my fault, tho
chipset0316 calls 120, and is all in
lileck34 shows [4s As]
chipset0316 shows [9h Ah]
*** FLOP *** [8d 7h 3s]
lileck34: yes it was
*** TURN *** [8d 7h 3s] [7c]
*** RIVER *** [8d 7h 3s 7c] [7d]
lileck34 shows three of a kind, Sevens
chipset0316 shows three of a kind, Sevens
chipset0316 wins the pot (280) with three of a kind, Sevens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 280 | Rake 0
Board: [8d 7h 3s 7c 7d]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [4s As] and lost with three of a kind, Sevens
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [9h Ah] and won (280) with three of a kind, Sevens
I double up. While nice, it isn't going to go very far.
After this hand, he folds the blinds to me.
Here's the next hand. I see his raise. I decide I need to make a move here. I figure him for a pair or two high cards. I am suited, but it is not that much of a benefit. I go all in, anyway.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935288937: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 10/20 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:06:07 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,700)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (300)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 10
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 20
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [5c Tc]
lileck34 raises to 280
chipset0316 raises to 300, and is all in
lileck34 calls 20
chipset0316 shows [5c Tc]
lileck34 shows [Kh Qh]
*** FLOP *** [9d 7c 3s]
*** TURN *** [9d 7c 3s] [Ts]
*** RIVER *** [9d 7c 3s Ts] [6h]
chipset0316 shows a pair of Tens
lileck34 shows King Queen high
chipset0316 wins the pot (600) with a pair of Tens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 600 | Rake 0
Board: [9d 7c 3s Ts 6h]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [Kh Qh] and lost with King Queen high
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [5c Tc] and won (600) with a pair of Tens
My 10 catches, and I hold on for another hand. I have now won 600 chips. But, 600 to 2400 is still a challenge.
We trade a couple barbs for 5 hands. Then I pick up a pocket pair. I decide it is time to move all in. I have to be aggressive to win. Not sure I want a call, I push on anyway.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935306972: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 15/30 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:07:46 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,350)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (650)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 15
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 30
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [7d 7c]
lileck34 raises to 210
chipset0316 raises to 650, and is all in
lileck34 calls 440
chipset0316 shows [7d 7c]
lileck34 shows [Ad Jc]
*** FLOP *** [6c 5h Th]
*** TURN *** [6c 5h Th] [Td]
*** RIVER *** [6c 5h Th Td] [3c]
chipset0316 shows two pair, Tens and Sevens
lileck34 shows a pair of Tens
chipset0316 wins the pot (1,300) with two pair, Tens and Sevens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1,300 | Rake 0
Board: [6c 5h Th Td 3c]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [Ad Jc] and lost with a pair of Tens
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [7d 7c] and won (1,300) with two pair, Tens and Sevens
I have now done the mere improbable. It's not impossible, but it is improbable. I can't believe I am almost neck and neck with him.
We trade barbs for about 10 hands, then this critical hand comes up. I can't believe my stupidity and luck. I flop a low pair. The board pairs and I call a huge overbet on the river and I miss it by one card (or two, if you don't count the board.)
FullTiltPoker Game #4935412535: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 20/40 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:17:20 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,480)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,520)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 20
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 40
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [4s Td]
lileck34 calls 20
chipset0316 checks
*** FLOP *** [4d 5h Js]
chipset0316 checks
lileck34 checks
*** TURN *** [4d 5h Js] [Jc]
chipset0316 checks
lileck34 checks
*** RIVER *** [4d 5h Js Jc] [Th]
chipset0316 bets 80
lileck34 raises to 1,280
chipset0316 calls 1,200
*** SHOW DOWN ***
lileck34 shows [6s Tc] two pair, Jacks and Tens
chipset0316 mucks
lileck34 wins the pot (2,640) with two pair, Jacks and Tens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,640 | Rake 0
Board: [4d 5h Js Jc Th]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [6s Tc] and won (2,640) with two pair, Jacks and Tens
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) mucked [4s Td] - two pair, Jacks and Tens
I am back down to 360 chips. I can't believe it. Just barely outckicked. I figured the overbet was a steal attempt. Not thinking, I called. I was thinking two pair, forgetting the JJ. Another silly mistake.
I have been pushing all in for a few hands. So, I keep doing it.
I pick up some blinds and the following hand appears:
FullTiltPoker Game #4935427189: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 20/40 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:18:40 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,620)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (380)
chipset0316 posts the small blind of 20
lileck34 posts the big blind of 40
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [9c Jd]
chipset0316 raises to 380, and is all in
lileck34 calls 340
chipset0316 shows [9c Jd]
lileck34 shows [Kh Jc]
*** FLOP *** [6c 4c Qs]
*** TURN *** [6c 4c Qs] [9d]
*** RIVER *** [6c 4c Qs 9d] [2c]
chipset0316 shows a pair of Nines
lileck34 shows King Queen high
chipset0316 wins the pot (760) with a pair of Nines
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 760 | Rake 0
Board: [6c 4c Qs 9d 2c]
Seat 1: lileck34 (big blind) showed [Kh Jc] and lost with King Queen high
Seat 2: chipset0316 (small blind) showed [9c Jd] and won (760) with a pair of Nines
I got lucky again.
I steal some blinds, then this hand appears. In this case, I figure I am behind. But, I have a draw and decide to push. Unlike the first time, I have an open ended straight draw. Much better than trying to catch two pair with QQ. So, I push.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935433327: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 25/50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:19:14 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (2,180)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (820)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 25
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Th 9c]
lileck34 calls 25
chipset0316 checks
*** FLOP *** [Qs 7h Jc]
chipset0316 bets 770, and is all in
lileck34 calls 770
chipset0316 shows [Th 9c]
lileck34 shows [7c Qc]
*** TURN *** [Qs 7h Jc] [8s]
*** RIVER *** [Qs 7h Jc 8s] [8c]
chipset0316 shows a straight, Queen high
lileck34 shows two pair, Queens and Eights
chipset0316 wins the pot (1,640) with a straight, Queen high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1,640 | Rake 0
Board: [Qs 7h Jc 8s 8c]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [7c Qc] and lost with two pair, Queens and Eights
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [Th 9c] and won (1,640) with a straight, Queen high
I get lucky hitting my card on the turn. The 8 on the river gives him three pair. Of course, three pair is no good and my straight wins. We are now roughly even, with a slight advantage going to me. However, as proven time and time again, I can blow it against this guy.
I catch some more chips a couple hands later when my KJ pairs the King.
The next twelve hands, he goes all in about 9 times. I call one with my KJ and we split:
FullTiltPoker Game #4935466604: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 25/50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:22:15 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,560)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,440)
chipset0316 posts the small blind of 25
lileck34 posts the big blind of 50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Kd Jc]
chipset0316 raises to 100
lileck34 raises to 1,560, and is all in
chipset0316 calls 1,340, and is all in
lileck34 shows [Kc Jh]
chipset0316 shows [Kd Jc]
Uncalled bet of 120 returned to lileck34
*** FLOP *** [6s Ks 4d]
*** TURN *** [6s Ks 4d] [9c]
*** RIVER *** [6s Ks 4d 9c] [Qs]
lileck34 shows a pair of Kings
chipset0316 shows a pair of Kings
lileck34 ties for the pot (1,440) with a pair of Kings
chipset0316 ties for the pot (1,440) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,880 | Rake 0
Board: [6s Ks 4d 9c Qs]
Seat 1: lileck34 (big blind) showed [Kc Jh] and won (1,440) with a pair of Kings
Seat 2: chipset0316 (small blind) showed [Kd Jc] and won (1,440) with a pair of Kings
Whew! I kept my chips.
The next hand, I pick up something better than KJ. In his haste, he goes all in again. Only, I have to call now.
FullTiltPoker Game #4935470214: $50 + $2.50 Heads Up Sit & Go (37467764), Table 1 - 25/50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:22:35 ET - 2008/01/20
Seat 1: lileck34 (1,560)
Seat 2: chipset0316 (1,440)
lileck34 posts the small blind of 25
chipset0316 posts the big blind of 50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to chipset0316 [Kc Kd]
lileck34 raises to 1,560, and is all in
chipset0316 calls 1,390, and is all in
lileck34 shows [Js Ks]
chipset0316 shows [Kc Kd]
Uncalled bet of 120 returned to lileck34
*** FLOP *** [Th 3s 4s]
*** TURN *** [Th 3s 4s] [9h]
*** RIVER *** [Th 3s 4s 9h] [6h]
lileck34 shows King Jack high
chipset0316 shows a pair of Kings
chipset0316 wins the pot (2,880) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2,880 | Rake 0
Board: [Th 3s 4s 9h 6h]
Seat 1: lileck34 (small blind) showed [Js Ks] and lost with King Jack high
Seat 2: chipset0316 (big blind) showed [Kc Kd] and won (2,880) with a pair of Kings
For the first time in the tournament, I have a commanding lead. I can't believe I am actually here. Of course, had he not been so overly aggressive he would have seen the flop, missed it, and folded. But, he didn't get the option because he pushed too hard. I called and won.
I knocked him out six hands later. He pushed with 69 and I called with 10 Jack. I caught nothing, but neither did he.
In the end, I held out hope that I might win. I have tried to maintain a positive mind while playing. It was hard after coming off of a couple losses. I shouldn't have played the tournament because I wasn't in the best frame of mind. I got lucky. But, I made the most of the luck I got. I was amazed that I not only came back from the brink once but twice. These weren't just minor deficits but the kind that are really hard to come back from. In the end, I believe that luck opened then door but by being too aggressive he allowed me the opportunity to wound him. And without those opportunities he afforded me, he wasn't able to come back again. Of course, the only reason he was ahead was due to my stupidity.