ESL Pro League S23: Why Spirit Are My Favorites to Win — by peacemaker

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Feb 27

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Peacemaker previews ESL Pro League Season 23, breaking down the three-stage format running from March 1 to March 15. He highlights the importance of Stage 1 for teams desperate for VRS points and Major positioning, emphasizing the Swiss BO3 format and the high potential for upsets — something that has defined previous Pro League seasons.

In Stage 1, he predicts that teams like Passion UA and Legacy could surprise, while backing Liquid and M80 to make deep runs. He questions 3DMAX and paiN due to recent changes and map pool concerns, suggesting roster instability could hurt them in a long BO3 format.

Looking ahead to Stage 2 and playoffs, Peacemaker sees a major opportunity with Vitality and Falcons absent. He favors Spirit after their first bootcamp in years, alongside FURIA as a strong contender, while keeping Parivision as a dark horse. His final pick to lift the trophy: Spirit, with FURIA close behind.

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about peacemaker

"Luiz “peacemaker” Tadeu is a Brazilian analyst, influencer, and former professional coach. He famously led Tempo Storm to the semifinals of the MLG Columbus Major — a historic milestone for Brazilian Counter-Strike.

After his coaching career, which included international projects in North America, Europe, and Asia, peacemaker transitioned into full-time analytical work and content creation. Today he remains an influential voice in the Brazilian scene, providing expert breakdowns, commentary, and educational content for the next generation of players.