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Copenhagen Games 2013: Something in the Danish kingdom is wrong

From 27 to 31 March in Copenhagen The fourth annual championship Copenhagen Games 2013. The disciplines of the tournament were chosen Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, League of Legends, FIFA 13, Shootmania, Battlefield And, of course, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

► Few would find the central entrance, if not for a large stretch right under the roof.

The attention of the organizers was riveted to the new brainchild of the company Valve , on which it was decided to hold two parallel tournaments at once – male and female. The first one interested us more, because all the strongest teams of the planet flew to fight for 33,000 euros.

First of all, we mean invincible Ninjas in Pyjamas (F0rest, Get_right, Fifflaren, Friberg, Xit) who arrived in Copenhagen as unconditional favorites. The strongest team in CS: Go came up to the competition in an amazing form – Patrick Lindberg ( F0rest ) and the company took gold wherever possible. Over the past six months, the Swedes have won ESWC 2012, Dreamhack Winter, Thor Open , Mind Sports Festival , Madcatz Invitational and several other large European championships. Their victorious series the day before Copenhagen Games totaled more than seventy cards won on the LAN and not a single lost – phenomenal achievement that has no analogues in the history of computer sports.

► It is not surprising that the majority of attention is focused on NIP – the Swedes on Lan did not yet know the bitterness of the defeat.

However, the mermaid and the world famous designer of Lego arrived not only NIP , but also teams, passionately wishing to break horns on frightening Varangian helmets. Theoretically, to cope with this task, the French from Verygames (Ex6Tenz, Smithzz, Kennys, NBK, Scream), Poles from ESC Gaming (Kuben, TAZ, Neo, Loord, Pasha), Ukrainians from Natus Vincere (Edward, Markeloff, Zeus, CEH9, Starix) and international five Virtus.Pro (Adren, Dosia, Fox, Ange1, Kucher).

For the latter, a visit to Denmark was the first truly serious test for strength and championship ambitions. In recent Moscow TechLabs Cup 2013 "Bears" showed a very meaningful game and delivered NIP There are many problems in the final. And here Na’vi , Although they beat the Swedes once on the Internet, Moscow performed extremely unsuccessfully and took the last, fourth, place.

► You must admit, it's nice to beat all world leaders and, in addition, take home a beautiful trophy.

It was not worth discounting other promising fives. With a successful set of circumstances, the Danes were able to get to the final Western Wolves (Nille, MSL, Glaive, Nico, Pimp), Swedes Lemondogs (Spitfire, Zajp, Twist, Cype, Waver), Germans mousesports (Troubley, Approx, Nooky, Karrigan, Zonixx) and Americans Quantic Gaming (Hiko, Dazed, Tck, Frozt, Semphis).

Copenhagen Games 2013 gathered an incredibly strong composition of the participants, in our memory of a more representative tournament in CS: GO there was no. In total, thirty -two teams participated in the main tournament (there were also qualifying ones), and we did not find frankly weak among them.

By the will of the organizers, all teams – participants in the men's tournament were distributed eight approximately equal groups of groups. Natus Vincere ended up in the quartet B (Na’vi, Bx3, Epsilon, Fnatic), and Virtus.Pro And Nostalgie , "Solyanka" Alexei Biryukov ( Overdrive ), – in the quartet H (Virtus.Pro, Nostalgie, Publiclir, Xapso).

► ex-player Virtus.Pro and Znation Mikhail Garanin (Evil) in Denmark played for the Nostalgie national team.

Let us first criticize the Danes for the system. Firstly, we did not understand why the organizers forced the teams to play among themselves in the Best of Three system, if we could limit ourselves to one card.

Secondly, we did not like that the third and fourth places of quartets gave a chance to rehabilitate to rehabilitate in the lower grid. No, it is fine that the teams can play enough before they fly out, but not with such a dense schedule and three game days. These decisions, together with traditional delays, moved the final matches of the tournament for the predawn hour.

► Danish judges: “Well, these rules, went to play ping-pong!"

The teams did not have time to sit down on computers, we witnessed the first conflict between Na’vi and judicial corps Copenhagen Games. Due to delay and technical malfunctions, Ukrainians could not start the match against the Norwegians in time Bx3 and received technical defeat on the first map.

According to the Danes, the "born to win" arrived too late, although the manager Na’vi repeats that the judges themselves indicated to the players, what time they would appear, and they came when ordered. In any case, an unpleasant incident occurred, and to meet multiple champions in the game in CS 1.6 Danish judges did not want.

► Na’vi player Arseniy Trinozhenko (CEH9) was sad when he recognized the verdict of judges.

A few hours later, when all the matches of the group stage were completed, another scandal occurred with the participation of the same actors. After three rounds at Epsilon , Fnatic And Na’vi It turned out to be an equal number of points, and the judges undertook to calculate additional indicators.

First, according to their estimates, from the first place came out Na’vi , which had the best difference in rounds, and fell into the lower grid Fnatic (Stinger, Moddii, Friis, Trace, XYP9X). But later, when he approached the judges Friis , They suddenly sharply realized that it would be more correct to take into account games against Bx3. According to these calculations already Fnatic became the first, and just fell to third place Na’vi.

This decision became final and so outraged by the Ukrainians that they ventured to an unprecedented step – they got away from the competition. Simultaneously in the quarter h Virtus.Pro won all six of their cards and went into the playoffs from the first place.

► Daniil Teslenko (Zeus) is cut into five fnatic players into de_mirage

There Kirill Karasev ( Ange1 ) and companies were blocked by titled Poles ESC Gaming , which Virtus.Pro Already twice beat on the recent TechLabs Cup. The first map of their confrontation was De_Dust2 – the choice of VP and, perhaps, their strongest card today.

Shlyakhtichi quickly lost, taking only six rounds for both sides (16: 6). The next played de_nuke – Choice of Poles. Contrary to all expectations, she also remained for Virtus.Pro , Although the teams went on a par to the very last round (16:14). Another victory over ESC Gaming They confirmed that Virtus.Pro was not at all by chance in Moscow on the eve.

► multiple champions in the game in CS 1.6, Polish five ESC Gaming, in the new game they still look unconvincing.

The next rival was the Danish Western Wolves (Nille, MSL, Glaive, Nico, Pimp), previously known as Anexis and fully consisted of eminent players in Counter-Strike: Source. For the first time about them as one of the best European teams in CS: Go spoke after the Austrian Madcatz Invitational.

Young Danes brought a decent rustle there, beating on the way to the final of the Germans TCM Gaming And the French Verygames. Very good "Western wolves" (not to be confused with other Danes Copenhagen Wolves ) played in his native Denmark. To go further, virtus.Pro had to play all three cards with them and win two of them.

And it was extremely difficult to do, because among the Danes was listed Nikolai Jensen ( Nico ). He almost did not miss his AWP And often he pulled out the whole team on his hump alone. But, to our happiness, in CS: Go one is not a warrior in the field, and VP still broke the resistance of the hosts of the tournament (19:15 on Dust2, 3:16 on Inferno, 16: 8 on Nuke).

► The new composition of Copenhagen Wolves (Dupreeh, Device, Fetish, Cajunb, 3k2) played at the home championship unsuccessfully and failed to compete.

In the semifinals of the upper grid Emil Akhundov ( Kucher ) and the company had to fight with bronze medalists ESWC 2012 – Strong Americans Quantic Gaming. Overseas guests are very obstacled to fly to European championships, so they compete with teams from the Old World.

Playing all the time at home, the Americans managed to develop a unique style of play – very illogical and difficult to perceived by Europeans. This was the main danger – no one knew what tactics in the sleeve of Quantic , Yes Virtus.Pro It is unlikely that they watched a lot of their demos.

► Emil Akhunds.Pro send the next team to the lower grid.

Our international five approached the fight with the "dark horse" responsibly and did not leave on the first map de_inferno Quantic No chance (16: 8). However, a "walking" victory almost played a cruel joke with VP. Having relaxed, the guys in an orange form with a white bear received on the next card De_Dust2 (8:16).

The fate of the winner was decided on de_nuke. The match turned out to be very tense – no one wanted to get into a quagmire called "Lower Pack", to get out of which is extremely difficult. The Slavs focused on coordinated command actions, and the “quantics” relied on the bright individual game of their stars – Hiko And Semphis.

And, it should be noted, two completely different in style of the team played for a long time on an equal foot. For a few rounds, the victorious jerk was a more experienced Virtus.PRO , Behind the shoulders of which hundreds of won tournaments in CS 1.6. The strongest team of the United States went to the lower grid to play with Verygames , And the last hope of the CIS – into the arms of invincible Ninjas in Pyjamas.

► Kirill Karasev (Ange1) – one of the few captains in the world who perfectly coordinates the actions of the comrades and do not forget to shoot accurately.

The first card was played by de_Dust2 (selection of VP), whose outdoor spaces are perfect for the aggressive game of frantic shooters from Virtus.Pro. The parties were determined after the knife round – ours began in defense, and NIP , respectively, for a stronger attack. However, the result was questioned by the power of terrorists, because VP unexpectedly won with an advantage into one round (8: 7).

After the shift of the parties, the initiative was already intercepted by the Swedes, which easily reflected all the attacks of the eastern guests. Particularly well played in their positions F0rest And XIZT , which became the best on the first map. And the end_dust2 ended with a score of 16:13 – Virtus.Pro were close to victory, but she slipped away again.

► Patrick Lindberg – one of the best players in the history of professional CS.

Further players switched to de_nuke – the traditional choice of most Swedish teams, NIP in particular. Invincible Varangians this time began in defense, and we immediately felt their power. Virtus.Pro tried to attack in different directions, but everywhere is unsuccessful. The first half ended with a score of 11: 4 in favor of unconditional favorites.

In the second half Virtus.Pro honestly tried to save the game. But at F0rest And Get_Right There were other plans, and the two best on the planet Strelka in CS: GO confidently brought the matter to victory. 16:11 – and NIP expected to become the first finalists Copenhagen Games 2013.

► on the main stage, wherever you spit, everywhere logos Copenhagen Games 2013.

The second ticket was played between Virtus.Pro and Western Wolves. Danes who previously suffered from VP in the upper grid, in the Nizhny sent home at first fnatic , And later and Verygames. Their match against the French was especially remembered, in which Scream And the company was helplessly played for the attack.

The match for access to the final was played very late, and both teams were already exhausted physically. It is extremely difficult to play at an equally high level for almost a day – from ten in the morning to three in the morning. Fatigue affected the skill of our guys, and, unfortunately, they lost with a score of 11:16.

► A great atmosphere and a wonderful command spirit help Nip over and over again.

Surely, having seen this account, not only we, but also thousands of other spectators were upset. After all, in the finale everyone dreamed of seeing a tense struggle, and not another triumph NIP. With a departure Virtus.Pro Our hopes came to the final intrigue.

The finale turned out to be boring – the game frankly went to one gate. Ninjas in Pyjamas On De_TRain, they began to protect and the first half easily won with a score of 13: 2. Such a result almost did not leave a chance to the "wolves", and those, having Spintime Casino reconciled, gave the next three rounds.

► unofficial, but beautiful video of the best game moments Copenhagen Games 2013

Thus, the champion Copenhagen Games on CS: Go became the Golden Swedish five Ninjas in Pyjamas. The blue-yellow ninja took gold without losing a single time. And their incredible victorious series was not only interrupted, but also increased to eighty cards. This will go down in the history of e -sports!

Our next material will be dedicated to the Kyiv Lan Finals of the fifth season Starladder Starsers. For his sake, we go to the Ukrainian capital to see the game of the best European teams CS: GO , Dota 2 And Point Blank. Follow the updates and stay with us!

The final location of the teams on Copenhagen Games 2013:

  1. Ninja in Pyjamas (Sweden) – 16500 euros

  2. Western Wolves (Denmark) – 8000 euros

  3. Virtus.Pro (Russia) – 4000 euros

  4. Verygames (France) – 2000 euros

5-6) Quantic Gaming (USA) – 750 euros

5-6) Fnatic (Denmark) – 750 euros

7–8) mousesports (Germany) – 500 euros

7–8) Curse (Finland) – 500 euros

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