PARIVISION claimed a 2–1 victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas in the Group B upper bracket quarter-final at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. The team recovered after dropping Mirage and confidently closed the series on Dust2, continuing their strong form in the tournament. Despite a solid performance from xKacpersky, NiP were unable to convert their momentum after equalizing the series.
PARIVISION 2–1 Ninjas in Pyjamas
Ancient — PARIVISION take control (13–11)
The series opened on Ancient, where PARIVISION looked composed from the start. Strong defensive setups and coordinated retakes allowed them to stay ahead for most of the map. NiP managed to keep things competitive thanks to individual plays from xKacpersky and r1nkle, but PARIVISION maintained control in the late rounds to secure a 13–11 win and take the lead in the series.
Mirage — NiP respond (13–6)
On Mirage, NiP delivered a much stronger performance. Their T side looked sharp, with effective executes and good mid-round decision-making allowing them to break through PARIVISION’s defenses. With xKacpersky leading the charge, NiP dominated the map and closed it comfortably 13–6, leveling the series at 1–1.
Dust2 — PARIVISION close it out (13–8)
The decider Dust2 saw PARIVISION regain control. After a relatively even start, they began to dictate the pace with disciplined setups and consistent trading. NiP struggled to find openings in the later stages of the map, while PARIVISION capitalized on key rounds to pull ahead. The CIS squad closed the map 13–8, sealing the 2–1 series victory.
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Match statistics
Player of the Match — Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara
Across three maps:
- 53–46 K-D
- 95.7 ADR
- 75.0% KAST
- 1.30 rating
Despite the loss, the NiP rifler delivered the strongest individual performance of the series, consistently creating space and keeping his team competitive throughout all three maps.
VRS impact
The result also influenced the Valve Regional Standings (VRS).
PARIVISION gained +14 VRS points, укрепив свою позицию в топ-5 мирового рейтинга. NiP, в свою очередь, добавили +7 очков, що дозволило їм трохи покращити позиції, але цього недостатньо для серйозного ривка в таблиці.
Team reactions
PARIVISION celebrated the victory on social media with a lighthearted message referencing their opponent:
We prefer Dr.Web to xKacpersky. First win in CPH
The post quickly caught attention from fans due to its playful tone following the win. NiP, meanwhile, reacted more calmly, acknowledging the narrow defeat and looking ahead to their next opportunity:
So close yet again. Saturday we get another chance.
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PARIVISION keep momentum alive
PARIVISION continue their strong run at BLAST Open Rotterdam, showing consistency and confidence in key moments of the series. For NiP, the loss is another close call, but their performance suggests they remain competitive and capable of bouncing back in the lower bracket.
