2024 YIBI&CSSOP STRATEGIC ELITE CUP SPOT SHOT

4 min readApr 22, 2024

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The second day of the 2024 YIBI&CSSOP STRATEGIC ELITE CUP AND TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER SERIES is in full swing. Yesterday’s opening match was as splendid as fireworks, igniting the passion and determination of every player. Today, the main event officially begins, attracting the attention of countless eyes.

On April 19, the 2024 YIBI SEC&CSSOP ChaoShan Cup and Silk Road Cup Chess and Card Series Tournament kicked off in Shantou City, marking the beginning of a 7-day event held at the Kemi Island Hotel. The tournament is guided by the Shantou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports, organized by the Shantou Poker Association, and hosted by Shantou Leicester Sports and Athletics Limited Company, Intellectual Sports (Hainan) Limited Company, and Shantou Chess Institute. It is supported by the Hainan Chess and Card Exchange Association and the Shanxi Poker Sports Association.

The scene at the registration desk is bustling with excitement as players flock in one after another, their faces filled with anticipation and enthusiasm. Some are dressed in matching team uniforms, proudly displaying the team emblem on their chests, symbolizing the honor and unity of their team. Others stand alone, but their confidence is brimming, carrying a determination to conquer new heights.

The entire arena is filled with a tense and exhilarating atmosphere, with sparks of competition permeating every corner. This is a battle of intellect and a collision of passion. Here, each player interprets the charm of chess and card games in their own way, showcasing their style and skills.

Exciting Game Highlights of 2024 YIBI&CSSOP STRATEGIC ELITE CUP

Level 7, 400/800 blinds, 800 antes;

Under the Gun +2 (Utg+2) player opens for 2,400 chips, and the newly crowned Tjpt Kuala Lumpur Main Event Champion, Chen Jihao, in the Cut-off (Co) position, 3-bets to 7,200 chips (with a stack of approximately 30,000 chips). The Utg+2 player calls (with a stack of 40,000+ chips).

Flop: 2 of clubs, 4 of clubs, 5 of hearts. Both players check.

Turn: 4 of diamonds. Utg+2 player bets 8,800 chips, and Chen Jihao calls.

River: 5 of spades. Utg+2 player goes all-in with a stack behind, and Chen Jihao still calls, revealing Ace of clubs and King of clubs. Utg+2 player shows 9 of hearts and Jack of hearts. Chen Jihao takes down the pot.

The player in the Cut-off (Co) position is Chen Jihao.

Level 9, 600/1200 blinds, 1200 antes;

After returning to the table, Haohao, the reigning champion, opens for 2500 chips from the Button (Btn) position. Both the small blind and big blind call.

Flop: Queen of hearts, 3 of spades, 5 of clubs. Both blinds check, and Haohao makes a continuation bet of 2500 chips. The small blind calls, and the big blind raises to 7500 chips. Haohao goes all-in for 27,500 chips, and after thinking for two minutes, the small blind folds. The big blind immediately calls, revealing Queen of clubs and Jack of diamonds. Haohao shows Ace of spades and Queen of spades.

Turn: 3 of diamonds, River: 9 of hearts. Haohao successfully doubles up, and the small blind, who folded, claims to have also had a Queen.