Cheevers Shows the Better Two Pair

John Cheevers limped in from the hijack before the cutoff raised to 800. The button, big blind, and Cheevers all called.

All four players checked the A♥K♥5♦ flop. The big blind then led out for 1,100 on the Q♠ turn, and only Cheevers called.

Action checked to Cheevers on the 4♥ river, and he bet 1,500. "Flush?" the big blind asked Cheevers as he tossed in the chips to call.

"No flush. Two pair," Cheevers replied, showing A♣4♠ for aces and fours. His opponent flashed K♠Q♦ for his own two pair before mucking.