DyrachYO: “Something is clearly off about them. Maybe EHOME are just bad, but Knights are match-fixing. I’m sure they do 322, that’s all”Exclusive

Gaimin Gladiators’ star carry player Anton “DyrachYO” Shkredov provided comprehensive insights about his team’s performance and strategic approach at the 4D Esports Lima Major 2023. The professional athlete discussed their convincing victories against established opponents Team Spirit and reigning champions Tundra Esports during an exclusive interview with journalist Polina Mashina.

— What strategic objectives did you establish for the initial group phase?

— Our preparation regimen was actually quite limited compared to standard tournament protocols. We initially targeted securing placement in the winners’ bracket, though our current positioning requires additional matches to achieve that goal. Did we anticipate performing at this competitive level? Honestly, our projections were more conservative. We managed a split series against Talon Esports while delivering a clean 2-0 sweep against Chinese representatives EHOME. I believed we possessed the capability to defeat Talon decisively, though the match outcome didn’t align with our tactical planning.

We’ve accumulated extensive competitive history against both Tundra and Spirit through multiple DPC seasons and BetBoom organized events. These particular matchups felt favorable based on our team’s compositional strengths and strategic preferences. Our arrival featured thorough preparation and psychological confidence. Overall, we secured victories without encountering significant obstacles. During the concluding match versus Tundra, we experienced minor difficulties with mechanical execution, timing coordination, and map control strategies, though specific details escape my immediate recollection. Our final group placement remains uncertain: while claiming the top position seems ambitious, I’m confident we’ll advance to the upper bracket elimination stage.

— Your team experienced fluctuating results against Spirit in previous encounters. What tactical adjustments proved effective?

— During our most recent tournament appearance, we suffered a comprehensive 0-2 defeat against Spirit. Truthfully, our practice discipline was suboptimal beforehand due to various personal commitments affecting roster availability. Following our match against Entity, we initially dropped competitive but closely contested games to Tundra followed by the Spirit series. These performance variations occur naturally within competitive ecosystems.

We maintain substantial familiarity with Spirit’s playstyle and strategic tendencies, despite our primary encounters occurring during BetBoom sponsored competitions. Previously, the organization competed against them during my scheduled vacation period. I believe we adopt a more rigorous competitive mindset during premier tournament environments. At the ESL One Stockholm Major, we achieved a dominant 2-0 victory. Although that success occurred approximately twelve months prior, the psychological advantage remains relevant. During The International 2022, we avoided direct confrontation through separate group allocations, assuming my recollection proves accurate. Significant tournament matchups between our squads occur infrequently.

— How would you assess Team Spirit’s current competitive form?

— The roster demonstrates impressive individual skill and coordinated play, though identifiable weaknesses persist. They occasionally exhibit excessive unpredictability in strategic decision-making. I can specifically reference a particular incident from a BetBoom tournament broadcast where I provided analytical commentary alongside Nix. The particular play pattern captured my professional attention. Should Spirit achieve greater consistency and cleaner execution, their competitive ceiling would elevate substantially, though observable imperfections currently characterize their gameplay.

Every competitive team experiences performance errors, though their particular mistakes manifest somewhat differently. For instance, today featured a specific game situation where Spirit players could coordinate to isolate a single opponent. They opted for full team engagement, but following four player casualties, Yatoro initiated a solo engagement against five opposing heroes resulting in his elimination. Similar decision-making errors occur within my own play, though the frequency appears elevated. Correcting these strategic misjudgments would significantly enhance their tournament performance potential.

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— Which remaining group opponents present the most intriguing strategic challenges?

— I believe we’ve already confronted our most formidable adversaries: Tundra and Spirit. I suspect Evil Geniuses might demonstrate unexpected strategic innovations. Our remaining schedule includes matches against TSM, Chinese powerhouse PSG.LGD, EG, and Southeast Asian representatives Execration. My expectations for TSM’s performance were initially higher. I anticipate we’ll secure victory against them without encountering substantial resistance. I possess limited competitive intelligence regarding Execration, though we should achieve straightforward victories. LGD maintains respectable competitive standing, though honestly, EG appears marginally stronger based on observable metrics. At minimum, they benefit from complete roster stability.

— What’s your professional perspective regarding the alleged match manipulation involving Knights?

— I analyzed that particular match broadcast. My professional intuition suggests potential competitive integrity violations. Additionally, EHOME’s gameplay patterns raise legitimate suspicion. Certain aspects of their performance appear fundamentally questionable [professional observation]. Perhaps EHOME simply demonstrates competitive limitations, though Knights appear engaged in match manipulation activities. I’m convinced they participate in 322 schemes, that summarizes my assessment, what additional commentary could I provide? Indeed, we may eventually compete against teams facing integrity allegations [Knights currently compete in a separate group with minimal crossover potential]. My competitive focus remains unaffected. They maintain autonomy regarding their competitive choices.

— We observed you viewing casino streaming content in team documentation. What frequency characterizes this viewing behavior?

— Occasionally I watch STANISLAW9 and Semadog broadcasts, though recently… The significant time zone differences have reduced my viewing frequency substantially.

— What motivates this particular viewing preference?

— I cannot provide definitive rationale, I simply find slot machine content engaging.

— Have you personally engaged in these activities during streaming sessions?

— Affirmative, on several occasions. Correction, not during public broadcast sessions.

— Would you consider future streaming involvement?

— Negative, not currently. Potential future consideration remains possible.

— What financial compensation would justify such participation? Approximately half-million [Russian rubles]?

— Insufficient valuation. Perhaps 2 million [approximately $27,000 USD].

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The 4D Esports Lima Major tournament schedule extends from February 22 through March 5, featuring eighteen participating organizations. The competition boasts a $500,000 total prize pool distribution. Gaimin Gladiators currently lead their group following the second competition day, having dropped only one individual map across four best-of-two series.

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