The ChampionChip Games by 888poker comprised 25 different tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $2.20-$55. The series boasting $735,500 in guaranteed prize pools recently wrapped up after a week full of action.

The series catered to a combined 30,140 players while awarding $760,800 in prize money. Players from Germany and Russia captured four titles apiece, while the Brazilian and Ukrainian contingents claimed three titles each.

Meanwhile, two titles went to players from Canada, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Sweden, while Denmark and Ireland claimed sole titles.

Russia’s “kuzya174” Wins Main Event

The premier tournament on the schedule was the $50 buy-in, $500,000 GTD ChampionChip Main Event. It featured numerous starting flights throughout the month.

Each Day 1 starting flight for the ChampionChip Main Event started players with 10,000 in chips and played a dozen 10-minute levels. Satellites for those flights started for as little as $0.50.

All told, the tournament attracted 8,130 players who rebought 930 times for a 9,060-entry field.

On Monday, August 16, more than 1,400 players returned for Day 2 action and to play down to a winner.

Of those, the top 1,000 players got a piece of the $500K prize pool including the following -

• “gambl3rinh0” (124^th - $650)
• “Hcostea” (79^th - $900)
• “FloatingLand” (55^th - $1,000)
• “BrunoZika1” (30^th - $1,250)
• “SutedAces” (17^th - $1,550)
• Final table bubble boy “ac3play” (10^th - $2,150)

The action was streamed on the 888pokerTV Twitch channel while live updates were also offered by PokerNews. According to the latter, Russia’s “kuzya174” began the final table with the chip lead while Leonardo “leosouza9” Souza sat second in chips.

Fittingly, those two wound up battling in heads-up play for nearly 30 minutes in a back-and-forth affair.

• After 8 hours and 39 minutes of play, the final hand took place in Level 44 (800/000/1,600,000/200,000)
• Souza raised to 3.2 million and “kuzya174” called to see a 10♥6♥4♠ flop.
• The latter checked and then moved all-in after the former bet.
• Souza called off with the A♦Q♠ and was up against the Q♥2♥ flush draw of “kuzya174”

The 6♦ turn was of no consequence. But the 7♥ river was as “kuzya174” made a heart flush for the win, which mean Souza had to settle for second place and $43,500 in prize money.

2021 ChampionChip Main Event Final Table Results

1^st – “kuzya174” (Russia) … $60,000

2^nd – Leonardo “leosouza9” Souza (Brazil) … $43,500

3^rd – “SupremeBro” (Ukraine) … $32,000

4^th – “88valentin88” (Romania) … $22,000

5^th – “Lamego10” (Brazil) … $14,250

6^th – “fddonato” (Brazil) … $9,500

7^th – “Arsen242” (Armenia) … $6,500

8^th – “Rankower.bsp” (Argentina) … $4,350

9^th – “RIVALeo” (Brazil) … $3,000

In other Main Event news, the $16.50 buy-in Event #23: $25,000 Mini Main Event surpassed its guarantee. 1,284 players rebought 494 times to create a $26,670 prize pool.

Coming out on top of the 1,778-entry field was Ireland’s “COsmyn11”. He bested Russia’s “karach09090” in heads-up play to walk away with a $3,684.21 top prize.

Additionally, the $5.50 buy-in Event #24: $10,000 Micro Main Event wrapped with Brazil’s “pok3rm3t4l” topping a 1,708-entry field. They won the title and accompanying $1,381 first-place prize.

Here is a look at some other big winners and storylines that transpired during the ChampionChip Games by 888poker.

ChampionChip Opening Ceremony

The series kicked off on Sunday, August 8 with the $33 buy-in Event #1: $30,000 Opening Ceremony. This event had no problem surpassing its guarantee as 1,053 players rebought 321 times to create a $41,200 prize pool.

Among those to make deep runs in the 1,374-entry field were the following players –

• “gambl3rinhO” (49^th - $115.41)
• “ChipsFool” (32^nd - $136.02)
• “potpocket” (19^th - $193.73)
• “fastfingers” (9^th - $568.83),
• “Sonnenlaufer” (4^th - $2,378.39)
• “craigaces21” (3^rd - $3,235.77)

After 9 hours and 46 minutes of play, it was Canada’s “donkeybabe99” besting Russia’s “PV4817777” in heads-up play to win the title and $6,022.86 first-place prize.

Two other events took place on the first day of action and both were won by Ukrainian players:

1. First, “DorianMD” topped a 928-entry field to win the $5.50 buy-in Event #2: $7,500 High Jump (R&A) for $1,297.50.
2. Fellow countryman “dolphin15” turned a $2.20 buy-in into a $548.70 payday after besting a 1,228-entry field in Event #3: $3,000 Triple Jump (Extended R&A).

Event #1: $30,000 Opening Ceremony Final Table Results

1^st – “donleybabe99” (Canada) … $6,022.86

2^nd – “PV4817777” (Russia) … $4,402.29

3^rd – “craigaces21” (United Kingdom) … $3,235.77

4^th – “Sonnenlaufer” (N/A) … $2,378.39

5^th – “dozent44” (Germany) … $1,760.09

6^th – “RandomFX01” (United Kingdom) … $1,310.79

7^th – “Pavanatto23” (Brazil) … $985.15

8^th – “OMEGAlodon” (Germany) … $746.08

9^th – “fastfingers” (Ireland) … $568.83

Brazil’s” coconutsss” a Boxing Champ

The premier tournament on Monday was the $22 buy-in, Event #4: $15,000 Boxing (PKO 6-Max), which drew 633 players. They rebought 222 times to create an 855-entry field and $17,100 prize pool.

Among those to finish in the top 72 places and earn a payday were the following –

• “Ove_Pipcorn” (41^st for $42.75 + $48.13 in bounties)
• “YoureMagical” (32^nd for $47.02 + $57.51 in bounties)
• “Batmec” (15^th for $79.51 + $187.55 in bounties)
• “redpoker” (7^th for $179.55 + $163.76 in bounties)
• “Mais1Print” (3^rd for $876.37 + $387.97 in bounties)

It took nearly nine hours of play before Brazil’s” coconutsss” bested Russia’s “PodPalmoi” in heads-up play to win the title.

He bagged $1,410.83 and the $1,256.39 PKO bounty for a total payout of $2,667.22.

In other Monday news, the $5.50 buy-in Event #5: $5,000 Karate (PKO 6-Max) saw Germany’s “socialbeats” top a 963-entry field to win a $812.82 top prize

While Russia’s “optimum888” bested 818 entrants to win the $3.30 Event #6: $3,000 Judo (PKO 6-Max) for $433.48.

Brazil’s “Pavanatto23” Wins Weightlifting Gold

On Tuesday, the $55 buy-in Event #7: $20,000 Weightlifting surpassed its guarantee by drawing 351 players who rebought 129 times. The 480-entry field resulted in a $24,000 prize pool that was paid out to the top 60 finishers.

Among those to cash the tournament were the following players –

• “pactamah23” (47^th - $139.20)
• “CondorStyle” (34^th - $141.60)
• “cherrywine” (22^nd - $156)
• “Batman175” (14^th - $213.60)
• “Lik3az0mbY” (10^th - $285.60)

After 8 hours and 25 minutes, it was Brazil’s “Pavanatto23” beating Canada’s “MrYoungShark” in heads-up play to win the title and $4,629.60 top prize.

Event #7: $20,000 Weightlifting Final Table Results

1^st – “Pavanatto23” (Brazil) … $4,629.60

2^nd – “MrYoungShark” (Canada) … $3,350.40

3^rd – “MrHvam” (Denmark) … $2,438.40

4^th – “fishANchips1” (United Kingdom) … $1,766.40

5^th – “Sizzlinbetta” (Mexico) … $1,286.40

6^th – “Spreewa” (Germany) … $950.40

7^th – “tarzan191” (Romania) … $698.40

8^th – “SteveyBG” (Mexico) … $518.40

9^th – “Dallmad” (Belarus) … $384

Also wrapping up on Tuesday, August 10 was the $22 buy-in Event #8: $15,000 Wrestling.

It attracted a 739-entry field and saw “jsj588” emerged victorious for $2,595 and Ukraine’s third title of the series.

Additionally, the $11 buy-in Event #9: $7,500 Hammer Throw saw Germany’s “Kikoness” best a 648-entry field to win a $1,297.50 first-place prize.

2021 ChampionChip Winners