{"id":116523,"date":"2024-12-03T14:58:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T14:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=116523"},"modified":"2025-11-01T07:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T07:14:42","slug":"best-young-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/best-young-guns","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Young Guns at Major: Rising Stars to Watch (by KASSAD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Timur \u201cFL4MUS\u201d Marev<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116552\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FL4MUS.jpg\" alt=\"Timur \u201cFL4MUS\u201d Marev\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FL4MUS.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FL4MUS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FL4MUS-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FL4MUS-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Team<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: GamerLegion<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia, 20 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR Group A<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 maps, 1.23 rating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116566\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"FL4MUS\" width=\"623\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.png 623w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116580\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.png\" alt=\"FL4MUS\" width=\"639\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.png 639w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-263x300.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>T SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 31.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 54.3%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 76.0%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CT SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 27.7%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 53.7%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 59.1%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LAN Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116594\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.png\" alt=\"FL4MUS\" width=\"634\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.png 634w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-300x44.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Timur <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transitioned from<\/span><b> Nemiga <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><b>GamerLegion <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in May of this year following outstanding performances in challenging anchor roles. After the first few solid tournaments, his form dipped, likely due to the adjustment to a new environment and the move to an international roster undergoing a rebuild. Before this, he spent his entire career playing on Russian teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\u2019s a really versatile and aggressive player who thrives on the T-side, always taking the initiative. His work ethic is impressive, and it\u2019s clear he has the potential to shine in a team setting. During the RMR, he was outstanding, posting a <\/span><b>1.23 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><b>1.41 impact <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 numbers that speak for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He registered a total of <\/span><b>47 first kills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over <\/span><b>14 maps <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the RMR, averaging<\/span><b> 3.35 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first kills per map, which is solid. For comparison, donk has an average of <\/span><b>4.2 <\/b>fi<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rst kills per map.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His CT-side positions have also seen a lot of changes since joining GamerLegion, with Inferno being the only map where he still holds the A anchor role, just as he did with Nemiga. On Nuke, he has shifted from A anchor to playing Yard, while on Ancient, he plays mid instead of A anchor. On Anubis, he plays B cave, whereas he played B anchor on Nemiga. Similarly, on Vertigo, his position has changed; he now plays B anchor since aNdu was benched, instead of playing towards A. On Mirage, he has moved from the A anchor role he played with Nemiga to playing connector. His best CT positions in the last three months are <\/span><b>Yard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Nuke<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1.24 rating) and <\/span><b>Mid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Ancient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1.23 rating).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timur\u2019s T-side positions have also been adjusted. On Mirage, he now plays as a Roamer, whereas he previously played A lurk. On Inferno, he currently plays A apps, although he played Banana when aNdu was on the roster; in Nemiga, he played Boiler. On Anubis, he previously played B lurk but now plays Canals. The positions that remain consistent from his Nemiga days are A primary on Vertigo, <\/span><b>Mid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Ancient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Lobby on Nuke. His strongest T-side position is Mid on Ancient, where he holds a solid <\/span><b>1.09 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What stands out, however, is the <\/span><b>significant drop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in his performance on <\/span><b>Vertigo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It was his best map during his time with Nemiga, where he posted an impressive 1.37 rating over 84 rounds. Now, with GamerLegion, Vertigo has become his <\/span><b>second-worst map<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a rating of just <\/span><b>0.83<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across 100 rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sets Timur apart is his <\/span><b>multi-frag potential <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>solid in-game mechanics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly the classic CIS movement and aim, including his pre-aim. He has a really high 60.2% headshot rate. He also does an excellent job of balancing aggression and passivity; he\u2019s not predictable, and every aggressive play he makes is well thought out with a clear purpose. He doesn\u2019t rush in blindly. Additionally, he has a great sense of timing, knowing exactly when to let go of shift (walking) and take advantage of space left open by the enemy team. He\u2019s rarely caught off guard due to his strong map awareness, and while his aim is impressive, I\u2019ve often seen him wait for his teammate to set up that crucial trade potential, which is fundamental in team CS. A lot of players make the mistake of cocky overextending with their aim and end up throwing rounds away for no reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another noteworthy quality I\u2019ve noticed from watching his demos is his <\/span><b>selflessness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In several situations, he jumps in front of his teammates and creates space, trusting his teammates to trade him and secure the round. This trait is not common among players who are individually powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve also seen a few innovative plays from him that haven\u2019t made it to the usual NartOutHere YouTube channel yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An interesting detail about Timur is that he\u2019s far from an eco fragger\u2014in fact, he\u2019s posted an impressive <\/span><b>86.5 ADR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in full-buy rounds over the past three months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116608\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4.png\" alt=\"FL4MUS\" width=\"1600\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4.png 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-1536x738.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/news\/40456\/fl4mus-on-baby-shark-round-i-think-i-got-plus-karma-for-it\">HLTV interview<\/a>, he demonstrated a fierce competitive drive and a strong will to win. Despite being down 0-2 and just one best-of-three away from elimination, they pulled off the impossible and secured their spot at the Major, with Timur leading the way as their highest-rated player. While not the team\u2019s in-game leader, his natural leadership qualities are evident in how he approaches the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tomas \u201ctomaszin\u201d Corna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116622\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tomaszin.jpg\" alt=\"Tomas \u201ctomaszin\u201d Corna\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tomaszin.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tomaszin-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tomaszin-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tomaszin-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team: BESTIA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argentina, 20 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Americas RMR<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 maps, 1.37 rating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116636\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5.png\" alt=\"tomaszin\" width=\"625\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5.png 625w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116650\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6.png\" alt=\"tomaszin\" width=\"633\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6.png 633w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>T SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 21.9%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 56.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 61.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CT SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 9.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 50.0%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 75.0%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LAN Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116664\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7.png\" alt=\"tomaszin\" width=\"633\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7.png 633w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7-300x55.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since joining <\/span><b>BESTIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in mid-2023, he\u2019s maintained a solid <\/span><b>1.14 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but this standout performance at LAN against stronger opponents has helped him gain much more attention and recognition. Although they failed to qualify for the Major, <\/span><b>tomaszin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showcased exceptional skill during the RMR, achieving a <\/span><b>1.37 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over <\/span><b>9 maps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which places him as the <\/span><b>second-highest-rated player from the Americas RMR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to his positioning on maps, BESTIA doesn\u2019t follow a traditional approach to role assignments, often splitting key roles among several players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the CT side, tomaszin excels in impactful positions like <\/span><b>Mid <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on <\/span><b>Ancient <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Anubis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and as an A rotator on Inferno. On the other hand, he anchors on <\/span><b>Nuke<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Mirage (B),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Dust2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. His <\/span><b>best CT map<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is<\/span><b> Ancient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he holds a stellar <\/span><b>1.45 rating <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as the mid player.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the T-side, he primarily plays lurking roles. His standout positions include B lurk on <\/span><b>Mirage <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1.36 rating) and Apps on<\/span><b> Inferno<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1.41 rating). One area where he really <\/span><b>shines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the T side is his opening K\/D, which is comparable to one of the best players in the world, donk. Looking at the past three months, donk has an opening K\/D of 1.02 with 30% opening attempts, while tomaszin has an impressive 1.49 opening K\/D with 21% opening attempts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116678\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8.png\" alt=\"tomaszin\" width=\"1567\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8.png 1567w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/8-1536x806.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1567px) 100vw, 1567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, I would give Tomas more responsibility and assign him stronger positions since his individual skill can back them up with consistent numbers. I\u2019m not entirely sure which are natural to him\u2014anchor or star roles\u2014but he should fully commit to one to focus on consistent growth and further development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\u2019s methodical in his approach and excels in aim duels, showcasing impressive raw skill that gives him exceptional entry potential and the ability to multi-frag. Although he has solid utility knowledge and a good hit rate, he sometimes burns his utility too quickly on the CT side, which has been one of his noticeable weaknesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Americas RMR, he posted an impressive<\/span><b> 103.8 ADR <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in full-buy rounds, which is truly remarkable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He has been praised for his <\/span><b>versatility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>high potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as one of Argentina\u2019s standout prospects. Some fans consider him a player to watch in the coming years, with suggestions that he could rise further in the competitive scene. I think it\u2019s the right time for him to take the next step in his career, where he can regularly compete in high-level tier 1 events by joining a team with a stronger structure and deeper tactical strategies. Only then would we truly see if he can compete against such opposition consistently while continuing to deliver monstrous performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dmytro \u201cjambo\u201d Semera<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116692\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jambo.jpg\" alt=\"Dmytro \u201cjambo\u201d Semera\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jambo.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jambo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jambo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jambo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team: Passion UA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ukraine, 20 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR Group B<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 maps, 1.11 rating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116706\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9.png\" alt=\"jambo\" width=\"617\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9.png 617w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9-300x66.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116720\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10.png\" alt=\"jambo\" width=\"630\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10.png 630w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/10-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>T SIDE:<\/strong><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 22.1%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 54.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 78.7%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CT SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 26.1%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 64.6%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 67.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/SucculentBraveMangetoutDerp-zM0AXhg1058Iyd1w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1v3 vs Virtus pro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the BO3 match against<\/span><b> Astralis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to secure a spot at the Major, he stepped up with a <\/span><b>strong performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, achieving a <\/span><b>1.35 rating <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a <\/span><b>1.48 impact rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which were key to securing the win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is his first big LAN Event.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\u2019s <\/span><b>active<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has a <\/span><b>nice balance<\/b> <b>of support play<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the early rounds and <\/span><b>aggression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Overall, he seems smart, and I think he adapts well to the opponent\u2019s situation (for example, when the enemy doesn\u2019t have a sniper, he becomes significantly more aggressive). His movement and decision-making are his strong suits, and he counters opponents at a high level, as shown against Astralis on the CT side of Inferno, when he killed the first player in apps from mini pit and instantly reacted, expecting a mini pit smoke. He then ran towards Tarik\u2019s box, looking at the ground to dodge enemy flashes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His <\/span><b>split-second decision-making<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also<\/span><b> top-notch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as in some situations, he shows a remarkable level of awareness. He\u2019s also highly creative with utility, using it in unexpected ways during tricky situations. Sometimes he becomes the entry fragger on site hits when it\u2019s unnecessary, which I think is a mistake. Also, it seems like when he gets in the zone and starts playing really well, he sometimes overreaches and tries to be the hero, which leads to mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is a <\/span><b>modern-style AWPer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who, aside from his exceptional AWPing, also demonstrates impressive rifling skills. He is an extremely fast and efficient AWPer, and his mechanical skill is exceptional. Despite not having been on the scene for long, he plays with the confidence and composure of a seasoned player. His approach in clutches is <\/span><b>impressive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which speaks volumes about his game sense and understanding of the flow of the game. His AWPing style is <\/span><b>flashy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><b> filled with confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I believe he could be the first player from Passion UA to take the next step in his career and join a larger, more prominent organization. He definitely has the potential to become a <\/span><b>dominant tier-1 AWPer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His best map on the T side over the last three months is <\/span><b>Anubis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he holds a <\/span><b>1.46 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the CT side, his top-performing maps are<\/span><b> Inferno<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><b>1.39 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, followed by <\/span><b>Vertigo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he maintains a <\/span><b>1.30 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Kaisar \u201cICY\u201d Faiznurov<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116734\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ICY.jpg\" alt=\"Kaisar \u201cICY\u201d Faiznurov\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ICY.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ICY-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ICY-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ICY-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team: Cloud9<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kazakhstan, 19 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR Group A<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 maps, 1.19 rating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116748\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11.png\" alt=\"ICY\" width=\"621\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11.png 621w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/11-300x55.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116762\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12.png\" alt=\"ICY\" width=\"635\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12.png 635w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/12-267x300.png 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>T SIDE:<\/strong><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 14.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 56.4%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 72.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CT SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 20.6%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 66.9%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 73.0%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BO3 vs SINNERS to qualify for the Major, on the maps they won, he top-fragged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Mirage, he had 27-11 and a 2.00 rating: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/videos\/2305422026?t=01h10m39s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1v4 vs SINNERS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Dust2, he had 23-14 and a 1.44 rating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the whole BO3, he had a 1.61 impact rating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LAN Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116776\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/13.png\" alt=\"ICY\" width=\"635\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/13.png 635w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/13-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the T side, when he plays rifle, he usually stays with someone else to help control the map, always ready for a refrag. He rarely acts on his own, but he shoots <\/span><b>well<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has <\/span><b>calm decision-making<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the player in front of him goes down, he doesn\u2019t always rush to refrag. Instead, he sometimes waits to see if there\u2019s an opportunity to make a bigger impact by using tactical bait or opting for a slightly delayed refrag, preventing the opponent from spraying him down after killing his teammate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In post-plant situations, he knows when he is in an advantageous position and when he has a free kill. He doesn\u2019t overpeek after getting a kill and plays with the round in mind. When they\u2019re at a disadvantage, he sometimes looks for a kill and gambles on certain positions where opponents might come from, intentionally overlooking others. I would like to see him be a bit more aggressive in these after-plant situations, trying to find a kill before the opponents start their retake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the AWP, he\u2019s a bit<\/span><b> reserved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From what I\u2019ve seen, he doesn\u2019t really call where he wants to try to get the entry from spawn. I haven\u2019t seen him look for the first kill with the AWP, and in certain situations, he doesn\u2019t overcall the way they enter some sites and is rarely the third guy up front. For example, if there\u2019s a B pop call on Mirage, he could have more impact by not smoking the kitchen window and instead taking it with the AWP to catch rotations, but he stays at the back and throws utility instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In early rounds, he has more impact with the AK-47, while the AWP comes into play more in late-round or post-plant situations. You can really notice it when he\u2019s taking map control with a teammate at the start of a round, while on the other hand, when he\u2019s holding the AWP, he mostly waits for an opportunity to open up. This means his impact with the sniper is most noticeable when his teammates are in a position to set him up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He often gets an upgraded pistol in pistol rounds, so I assume he\u2019s one of the <\/span><b>better players in the team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the CT side, he\u2019s pretty<\/span><b> limited<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in terms of <\/span><b>aggressiveness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and doesn\u2019t have much of an attacking arsenal. He doesn\u2019t put pressure on the enemy team, despite having the most important gun in the game. Because of that, opponents feel more relaxed moving around the map. He rarely uses spawn to peek aggressively, and when playing sites, he plays them passively as well. The fact is that he doesn\u2019t exploit the AWP enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also feel like he doesn\u2019t have much of a voice in the team, at least from what I\u2019ve seen in the games I watched. If Kaisar needs to be micromanaged,<\/span><b> that\u2019s a problem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It means that a sniper won\u2019t be able to make the right decisions on their own, which is crucial for them to perform effectively, though maybe <\/span><b>Boombl4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prefers to control the sniper, or that\u2019s just the structure<\/span><b> Groove<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has set for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, he\u2019s calm under pressure and never rushes into repeeking. He knows when his teammates are behind him and where it\u2019s safe. He tactically chooses which fights to take and doesn\u2019t get carried away in chaotic situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His best maps over the last three months are <\/span><b>Dust2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Vertigo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On Dust2, he has a rating of <\/span><b>1.44<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while on Vertigo, he maintains a solid <\/span><b>1.27 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116790\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/14.png\" alt=\"ICY\" width=\"1280\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/14-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/14-1024x313.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/14-768x235.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nikita \u201cjackasmo\u201d Skyba<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116804\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jackasmo.jpg\" alt=\"Nikita \u201cjackasmo\u201d Skyba\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jackasmo.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jackasmo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jackasmo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jackasmo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team: Passion UA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ukraine, 17 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR Group B<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 maps, 1.00 rating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116818\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/15.png\" alt=\"jackasmo\" width=\"627\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/15.png 627w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/15-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116832\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16.png\" alt=\"jackasmo\" width=\"630\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16.png 630w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16-263x300.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>T SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 17.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 26.3%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kil:l 80.0%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CT SIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening attempts: 12.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening success: 73.3%<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Win% after opening kill: 45.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116846\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/17.png\" alt=\"jackasmo\" width=\"292\" height=\"207\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is his first big LAN Event.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Nikita, let\u2019s say, <\/span><b>underperformed <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during this RMR with a rating <\/span><b>below expectations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that number doesn\u2019t truly reflect his skill level. The young Ukrainian is quickly gaining recognition as one of the <\/span><b>most promising talents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to come out of his country in recent years. With his<\/span><b> impressive skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>undeniable potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, he\u2019s drawing a lot of attention. His team, <\/span><b>Passion UA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has certainly been one of the more surprising and refreshing stories from the last-ever RMR in Counter-Strike. The team defied expectations and proved the doubters wrong by qualifying for this year\u2019s most prestigious tournament, the Major. The playing style his team follows is carefully designed and adapted to the individual players, and it\u2019s clear that his teammates, along with him, form <\/span><b>a well-balanced and cohesive unit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A lot of credit goes to <\/span><b>fear <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Kane<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for developing these players in a smart and natural way, allowing them to play with feel and initiative, without too much micromanagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the CT side, he primarily plays anchor roles, except for <\/span><b>mid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Anubis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. His strongest positions are <\/span><b>B anchor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Vertigo <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Ancient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he posted ratings of <\/span><b>1.30 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>1.27<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, respectively, over the past three months. On the T side, he has a bit more freedom and space, playing some more favorable positions aside from lurk roles, like<\/span><b> mid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on <\/span><b>Anubis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, his best map with a<\/span><b> 1.15 rating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><b> Inferno\u2019s Banana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he holds a <\/span><b>1.09 rating <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the same period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What stands out about him is his <\/span><b>excellent utility usage <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combined with <\/span><b>razor-sharp aim<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>lightning-fast reactions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He has a <\/span><b>61.3% headshot rate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(for comparison, donk has 60.8% and b1t has 66.3%), which is<\/span><b> insanely good<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He possesses a support flair that has to be both innate and developed over time, as it\u2019s a rare quality in today\u2019s Counter-Strike scene. One thing that really surprised me was that I honestly couldn\u2019t believe a 17-year-old who relatively recently stepped onto the scene could play with such maturity and make so few mistakes. Another area where he really stands out is his <\/span><b>movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and he\u2019s really annoying to play against, especially when I noticed how he perfectly does<\/span><b> shoulder peeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against an AWP. He uses the gap after a missed shot from the sniper to take space, look for another opponent, and isolate a duel with them. It\u2019s truly remarkable, especially considering how young he is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m expecting him to deliver the kind of performances we\u2019ve seen from him over the last few months. 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