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Preview of the EPICENTER: Moscow Event.

Russia to Host One of the Biggest CS:GO Tournaments

This year, Russia is stepping up to host an epic Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament with a prize pool of $500,000. It’s set to be a major competition that rivals even the prestigious Major tournament.

Some of the most formidable teams in the CS:GO scene will be attending this event. Two-time major winners SK Gaming, legendary team Virtus.Pro, and many others are ready to battle it out for victory.

Tournament Groups

Here are the groups for the tournament:

Group A:

 

Group B:

 

The tournament will feature a round robin format with best-of-two matches in each group. The top teams from each group will move directly into the semifinals, while the second and third place teams will compete in the quarterfinals against teams from the opposite groups. The team in fourth place will be eliminated.

With six of Thorin’s top-10 teams participating, we can expect some thrilling matches in this tournament. Follow our Twitter account at @GAMURScom for live updates.


Who do you think will come out on top in this tournament? Let us know in the comments below, tweet us @GAMURScom, or cast your vote in this StrawPoll.