{"id":279223,"date":"2025-10-26T20:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=279223"},"modified":"2025-10-27T12:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:22:33","slug":"b8-and-3dmax-start-with-victories-at-pgl-masters-bucharest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/b8-and-3dmax-start-with-victories-at-pgl-masters-bucharest-2025","title":{"rendered":"B8 and 3DMAX start with victories at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ukrainian team B8 and the French lineup 3DMAX began their journey at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 with convincing victories. This tournament has become an arena where even the first match can set the tone for the entire competition, and both teams have taken an important step toward success.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tournament context<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is a prestigious LAN tournament held in Bucharest, Romania, from October 26 to November 1, 2025. Sixteen teams are competing for a total prize pool of $1,250,000.<\/p>\n<p>The event is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system \u2014 tournament results affect the distribution of qualification slots for the next Major. The format is Swiss System: teams with two victories advance to the next stage, while two losses mean elimination.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/pgl-masters-bucharest-2025-complete-viewers-guide-schedule-prize-pool-and-streams\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251008_Helena-Kristiansson_EPLs22_14369.jpg.webp\" alt=\"PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 \u2014 Complete Viewer\u2019s Guide: Schedule, Prize Pool, and Streams\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/pgl-masters-bucharest-2025-complete-viewers-guide-schedule-prize-pool-and-streams\">PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 \u2014 Complete Viewer\u2019s Guide: Schedule, Prize Pool, and Streams<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/pgl-masters-bucharest-2025-complete-viewers-guide-schedule-prize-pool-and-streams\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Oct 25 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>How the match unfolded \u2014 B8 vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Ukrainians started the tournament with a very confident performance, defeating Astralis 2:0 (16:12 Mirage, 13:4 Ancient).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mirage (B8 pick) \u2014 16:12. Astralis tried to impose their tempo, but alex666 and npl showed excellent form. Team coordination and aggressive pushes toward the A-site allowed B8 to maintain control for most of the rounds.<\/li>\n<li>Ancient (Astralis pick) \u2014 13:4. Complete domination by the Ukrainians. Astralis looked disoriented, while kensizor and headtr1ck consistently closed out rounds in favor of B8.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-279247\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1317\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-20.png 1317w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-20-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-20-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-20-768x436.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1317px) 100vw, 1317px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Oleksii \u201calex666\u201d Yarmoshchuk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 47\u201328<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 113.1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.61<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">KAST: 88.9%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oleksii \u201calex666\u201d Yarmoshchuk became the true driving force behind the victory. His consistent play, sharp aim, and high survival rate made him the key factor in the series.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>VRS rating after the match \u2014 B8 vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>B8: +61 points (1387 \u2192 1448 VRS), rise to #19 in the world<\/li>\n<li>Astralis: \u201317 points (1566 \u2192 1549 VRS), fall to #15<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The result allowed B8 to significantly improve their position in the world ranking and reach the level of mid-tier teams. For Astralis, however, this defeat became an alarming signal \u2014 the team needs to regain balance before the upcoming match against MIBR.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How the match unfolded \u2014 3DMAX vs SAW<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The French lineup 3DMAX demonstrated disciplined and confident play, defeating SAW 2:0 (13:5 Ancient, 13:8 Nuke).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ancient (SAW pick) \u2014 13:5. The Portuguese side couldn\u2019t find an answer to the solid defense of the French. Graviti and Lucky neutralized key attacks, ensuring dominance from the very beginning.<\/li>\n<li>Nuke (3DMAX pick) \u2014 13:8. Even their own map didn\u2019t help SAW. The French continued their aggressive play with precise timing, maintaining tempo and closing the series without much difficulty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-279266\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1321\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21-9.png 1321w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21-9-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21-9-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21-9-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1321px) 100vw, 1321px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Lucas \u201cLucky\u201d Chastang<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 39\u201320<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 98.3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.60<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">KAST: 82.1%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lucky became the true backbone of the team. His AWP control and composure in decisive moments made the difference between victory and a potential SAW comeback.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>VRS rating after the match \u2014 3DMAX vs SAW<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>3DMAX: +6 points (1737 \u2192 1743 VRS), maintaining #9 position<\/li>\n<li>SAW: +2 points (1305 \u2192 1307 VRS), remain at #32<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Despite the loss, SAW gained a small VRS increase thanks to participation in a major-tier tournament, while 3DMAX solidified their status as a top-10 team.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s next for the teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>B8 continues in the 1:0 stage, where on October 27 they will face 3DMAX. This will be a serious test for both teams, who have shown excellent form in the opening round.<\/p>\n<p>Astralis moves to the 0:1 group and will play against MIBR \u2014 a match that will be crucial in keeping their qualification hopes alive.<\/p>\n<p>SAW, in turn, will face Ninjas in Pyjamas. The Portuguese lineup will need to show character to avoid an early exit.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/aurora-the-main-favorite-of-pgl-masters-bucharest-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PGL-CS2-Astana-2025-Quarterfinals-Part-2-47.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Aurora \u2014 the main favorite of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/aurora-the-main-favorite-of-pgl-masters-bucharest-2025\">Aurora \u2014 the main favorite of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/aurora-the-main-favorite-of-pgl-masters-bucharest-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Oct 27 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Match summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>B8 and 3DMAX started at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 with maximum strength. Both teams demonstrated a balance between individual skill and team coordination. For the Ukrainians, this is a historic start that confirms their readiness to compete with the top teams.<\/p>\n<p>Astralis and SAW, meanwhile, are under pressure \u2014 a loss in the next match could put their ambitions in jeopardy.<\/p>\n<p>B8 versus 3DMAX \u2014 this matchup on October 27 will become the first real test of strength for both winners of the opening round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ukrainian team B8 and the French lineup 3DMAX began their journey at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 with convincing victories. This tournament has become an arena where even the first match can set the tone for the entire competition, and both teams have taken an important step toward success. Tournament context PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":279228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[511,833,496,497,525,1237,514],"class_list":["post-279223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-3dmax","tag-alex666","tag-astralis","tag-b8","tag-lucky","tag-pgl-masters-bucharest-2025","tag-saw"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>B8 and 3DMAX start with victories at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"B8 and 3DMAX start with confident victories at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. 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