{"id":362685,"date":"2026-03-02T19:47:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=362685"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:47:17","slug":"3dmax-and-monte-stay-in-the-fight-esl-pro-league-s23-stage-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-and-monte-stay-in-the-fight-esl-pro-league-s23-stage-1","title":{"rendered":"3DMAX and Monte Stay in the Fight \u2014 ESL Pro League S23 Stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the Swiss format, the line between stabilization and tournament crisis is extremely thin. After opening losses, the second round becomes a test of character: either a team returns to contention, or it finds itself one step away from elimination.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tournament Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1 is played in a Swiss Bo3 format (online, Europe). Teams with a 1:1 record retain their chances of advancing to Stage 2, while 0:2 teams move into the direct elimination danger zone \u2014 the next loss will be fatal.<\/p>\n<p>The matches 3DMAX vs SemperFi and Monte vs NRG determined who would remain in contention and who would move to the brink of tournament exit.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\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\/astralis-and-parivision-dominate-esl-pro-league-s23\">\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\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-6-X4-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Astralis and PARIVISION dominate their opponents \u2014 ESL Pro League S23\">\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\/astralis-and-parivision-dominate-esl-pro-league-s23\">Astralis and PARIVISION dominate their opponents \u2014 ESL Pro League S23<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/astralis-and-parivision-dominate-esl-pro-league-s23\">\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=1776321342#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=1776321342#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=1776321342#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\">Mar 02<\/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 3DMAX vs SemperFi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Series score: 2:0 in favor of 3DMAX<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dust2 (3DMAX pick) \u2014 13:8<br>\nThe French squad controlled the tempo from the opening rounds. Stable T-side execution and confident trade conversion allowed them to gradually build a lead without sharp economic setbacks.<\/li>\n<li>Inferno (SemperFi pick) \u2014 13:7<br>\nOn the opponent\u2019s pick, 3DMAX played even more disciplined Counter-Strike. High defensive efficiency, won clutches, and minimized individual mistakes left no room for a comeback.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-362690\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-36-42.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1331\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-36-42.png 1331w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-36-42-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-36-42-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-36-42-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Bryan \u201cMaka\u201d Canda (3DMAX)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 37\u201319<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 92.5<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.53<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key contribution: dominance in duels and control of key areas on both maps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-362753\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bymas_at_Copenhagen_Major_2024_EU_RMR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bymas_at_Copenhagen_Major_2024_EU_RMR.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bymas_at_Copenhagen_Major_2024_EU_RMR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bymas_at_Copenhagen_Major_2024_EU_RMR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bymas_at_Copenhagen_Major_2024_EU_RMR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How the Match Unfolded \u2014 Monte vs NRG<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Series score: 2:0 in favor of Monte<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Nuke (Monte pick) \u2014 13:9<br>\nMonte demonstrated tempo control and strong defensive structure. After an even start, the team seized momentum through consistent retakes and won force rounds.<\/li>\n<li>Anubis (NRG pick) \u2014 13:10<br>\nOn the opponent\u2019s pick, Monte appeared more structured in late-round scenarios. Key trades and economic control allowed them to avoid a deciding third map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-362709\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-37-06.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1332\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-37-06.png 1332w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-37-06-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-37-06-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-02_21-37-06-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1332px) 100vw, 1332px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Aurimas \u201cBymas\u201d Pipiras (Monte)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 45\u201324<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 95.6<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.54<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Decisive factor: high individual impact and stability across every phase of the series.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>VRS Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>3DMAX \u2014 +2 pts \u2192 1383 pts<br>\nThe victory stabilizes their ranking position and maintains positive momentum.<\/li>\n<li>SemperFi \u2014 \u22122 pts \u2192 885 pts<br>\nThe loss drops the team to 0:2 and is accompanied by a negative ranking adjustment.<\/li>\n<li>Monte \u2014 +17 pts \u2192 1428 pts<br>\nA significant ranking boost considering the opponent\u2019s status and the match\u2019s tournament weight.<\/li>\n<li>NRG \u2014 \u221215 pts \u2192 1425 pts<br>\nThe defeat pushes the team to 0:2 and results in a substantial loss of ranking points.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>3DMAX and Monte move to the 1:1 stage. Their path forward will require two more victories to reach Stage 2, but balance has been restored and their tournament situation remains manageable.<\/p>\n<p>SemperFi and NRG fall to 0:2. Their next match will be an elimination match \u2014 any further loss will mean the end of their run at ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\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\/passion-ua-pain-esl-pro-league-season-23-stage-1\">\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\/12\/54959993014_831d01d998_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Passion UA stun Liquid, paiN outlast 3DMAX in ESL Pro League Stage 1 openers\">\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\/passion-ua-pain-esl-pro-league-season-23-stage-1\">Passion UA stun Liquid, paiN outlast 3DMAX in ESL Pro League Stage 1 openers<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/passion-ua-pain-esl-pro-league-season-23-stage-1\">\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=1776321342#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=1776321342#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=1776321342#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\">Mar 02<\/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>The second round of the lower Swiss bracket highlighted the difference in stability. 3DMAX and Monte capitalized on their opportunity to return to contention, demonstrating structural discipline and strong individual form from their leaders. For SemperFi and NRG, the tournament now enters a maximum-risk phase, where every upcoming map could be their last.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Swiss format, the line between stabilization and tournament crisis is extremely thin. After opening losses, the second round becomes a test of character: either a team returns to contention, or it finds itself one step away from elimination. 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