Avangar rebound from Berlin Major loss, take first at BLAST Moscow

While Avangar fell short at the Berlin Major, their BLAST Pro Series Moscow championship proves their competitive resurgence is legitimate. The team showcased remarkable resilience and tactical adaptability throughout the tournament.

The Kazakhstani squad secured first place at BLAST Pro Series Moscow by defeating ForZe in an intense grand final series. Beyond the $125,000 prize, this victory demonstrates their StarLadder Berlin Major performance wasn’t a temporary peak but rather sustainable competitive form.

ForZe initiated map one on Overpass with aggressive strategies, executing successful pistol rounds and deploying unexpected bomb site setups. This approach gave them an early 7-3 advantage, but Avangar quickly adapted to counter their tactics. Dzhami “Jame” Ali delivered exceptional individual plays, enabling Avangar to recover and establish an 8-7 halftime lead.

Sanjar “SANJI” Kuliev dominated the second pistol round, creating momentum for Avangar’s second half. ForZe mounted a serious challenge, nearly completing a comeback by reaching 13 rounds. However, Avangar maintained composure with Jame continuing his outstanding performance to secure the first map 16-13.

The second match on Inferno followed similar patterns, with ForZe employing unconventional defensive formations. Dauren “AdreN” Kystaubayev executed a crucial clutch play to create opportunities for Avangar, but ForZe effectively contained their comeback attempts, concluding the first half with a commanding 10-5 advantage.

A well-executed pistol round conversion and an overambitious clutch attempt from Bogdan “xsepower” Chernikov allowed Avangar back into contention. ForZe demonstrated strategic discipline when required, winning the game 16-12 to force a decisive third map.

Despite their Inferno victory, ForZe appeared mentally shaken during the final stages. This psychological impact carried over to the conclusive Dust 2 encounter.

Avangar opened the final map with six consecutive round victories, maintaining relentless pressure throughout. ForZe struggled to develop any offensive rhythm, resulting in a dominant 16-6 Avangar victory that sealed the series 2-1.

This impressive championship performance concluded an event that provided valuable insights into the evolving CS:GO competitive landscape.

First look at the new ENCE and MiBR in BLAST Pro Series

BLAST Pro Series Moscow served as the first significant tournament following the StarLadder Berlin Major, offering fans initial glimpses of teams implementing roster changes.

ENCE Esports’ inaugural tournament featuring Miikka “suNny” Kemppi produced disappointing results. While the Finnish organization previously appeared as legitimate Berlin Major championship contenders, they failed to demonstrate improvement following Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen’s departure, accumulating a 1-2-2 tournament record. As this represents their first competitive outing with the revised lineup, supporters should avoid premature conclusions, though the team certainly didn’t make a convincing statement.

MiBR delivered more promising results with their new configuration. The Brazilian squad debuted with Vito “kNgV-” Giuseppe, who permanently replaced Marcelo “coldzera” David, displaying solid team coordination. Though not dominant, their 2-2-1 group stage performance indicated potential for returning to competitive relevance.

Ninjas in Pyjamas returned with recent addition Nicolas “Plopski” Gonzalez Zamora. Although not Plopski’s initial NiP tournament appearance, the team aimed to recover from a catastrophic Berlin Major performance that saw them eliminated during Legends Stage with zero victories. While failing to reach the grand finals, they demonstrated significant improvement compared to their performance just weeks earlier.

Plopski’s official live event debut occurred at ESL One Cologne, where NiP achieved a top-six finish. While the legendary NiP roster may not have fully returned, Swedish Counter-Strike enthusiasts can find encouraging signs of revitalization.

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