The convergence of professional play and content creation reached its peak this December as KiberDinamo, captained by Evgeny “Aunkere” Karyat, clinched the title at the BetBoom Streamers Battle x Dinamo CS #4. In a tense best-of-three grand final held on a Moscow LAN stage, KiberDinamo defeated Team CS2NEWS 2-1, securing the lion’s share of the ₽5.35 million prize pool.
The Grand Final Gauntlet: KiberDinamo vs. Team CS2NEWS
The final matchup was a classic showdown between two high-profile streamer squads. KiberDinamo, leveraging high-level tactical acumen, faced a tenacious challenge from Team CS2NEWS, led by Alexey “PCH3LK1N” Pchelkin. Unlike standard high-tier tournaments, these events often blend explosive individual play with moments of delightful chaos, yet the stakes were undeniably real, with millions of rubles on the line.
The series required a full three maps to decide the champion, highlighting the competitive parity between the top contenders.
Map Breakdown
- Map 1: Nuke (16:14 KiberDinamo) — A brutal opener that went the distance. Nuke, known for its strategic complexity and unforgiving environment, saw KiberDinamo manage to just scrape by. Winning a map 16:14 immediately signaled that neither side was prepared to concede easily.
- Map 2: Dust2 (9:13 Team CS2NEWS) — Team CS2NEWS executed a necessary reset on the iconic Dust2. Their performance showcased resilience, leveling the score and proving that KiberDinamo`s path to victory would not be a clean sweep.
- Map 3: Train (13:7 KiberDinamo) — The decisive map was played under the newer 13-round regulation system used in Counter-Strike 2. KiberDinamo delivered a far more dominant performance here, successfully locking down Train and denying Team CS2NEWS the opportunity to push the series further. This commanding victory solidified their claim to the championship trophy.
The Spoils of Victory
The win not only grants KiberDinamo bragging rights among the streaming community but also provides a significant financial reward. Aunkere’s squad was awarded ₽2.5 million for their first-place finish. For an event centered on content creators, the professionalism displayed in the finals was notable, suggesting that the line between ‘casual’ streaming tournaments and serious esports is growing increasingly thin.
Team CS2NEWS, though falling just short in the final map, did not leave empty-handed. Their hard-fought second place earned them ₽1 million.
Final Standings and Payouts
- 1st Place: KiberDinamo (Evgeny `Aunkere` Karyat) — ₽2.5 million
- 2nd Place: Team CS2NEWS (Alexey `PCH3LK1N` Pchelkin) — ₽1 million
- 3rd Place: Team Buster (Vyacheslav `Buster` Leontiev) — ₽500,000
Tournament Structure and Scale
The BetBoom Streamers Battle x Dinamo CS #4 took place over ten days, running from December 18 to December 28. The majority of the early competition was held online, allowing for maximum participation and viewer engagement across multiple streaming platforms. However, organizers made the strategic decision to host the final two days of the playoffs as a dedicated LAN event in Moscow. This format choice introduced the crucial element of live, high-pressure competition, often considered the true test of consistency and composure in esports.
With additional prize money allocated for various challenges and activities throughout the event, the tournament’s total distribution reached an impressive ₽5.35 million. While these events are primarily designed for entertainment and viewer interaction, the scale of the prize pool confirms their serious standing within the regional competitive Counter-Strike landscape.
The BetBoom Streamers Battle series continues to demonstrate that audience engagement and competitive integrity are not mutually exclusive. The success of teams like KiberDinamo proves that charisma and technical skill can coexist, especially when millions of rubles are at stake.
Finley Holt