# Johnny Chan Vs. Erik Seidel (1988 WSOP): The Rounders Slowplay Trap Math

> Source: [Johnny Chan Vs. Erik Seidel 1988 WSOP Rounders Nut Straight Trap on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/famous-hands/chan-vs-seidel-1988-wsop-slowplay-trap)

## Executive Summary
Immortalized In The Opening Scene Of The Movie Rounders, Johnny Chan Flopped The Unbeatable Rainbow Nut Straight With Jc 9c Against Erik Seidel's Top Pair (Qh 7d) And Checked Both The Flop And Turn To Induce Seidel's River All-In Jam.

## Solver & Blocker Verdict
100% Solver-Backed Rainbow Nut-Straight Check-Call Trap At Low SPR

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