TYLOO Makes History with First CS2 Title Outside Asia, Wins FISSURE Playground 1

Image: TYLOO Wins FISSURE Playground 1

TYLOO has claimed its first-ever Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament win outside of Asia by securing the title at FISSURE Playground 1, held in Belgrade, Serbia.

The Chinese team pulled off a standout performance, defeating Danish powerhouse Astralis 3-1 in the Grand Final of the $1 million event.

It was a milestone not just for TYLOO but also for Chinese Counter-Strike as a whole — marking the country’s first-ever victory at a Tier One CS event.

TYLOO’s journey at the tournament wasn’t without challenges. During the group stage, the team played without star player Ji “Jee” Dongkai, who was replaced by coach Zhong “zhokiNg” WeiJie. Even with the roster shake-up, TYLOO managed to beat Astralis early on, setting the tone for what would come later in the tournament.

With Jee rejoining in the playoffs, TYLOO breezed past French squad 3DMAX and Portugal’s SAW — both with 2-0 sweeps — to book a rematch with Astralis in the final.

The finale series kicked off with a win for Astralis on Inferno, thanks to some solid clutches from Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen. But TYLOO bounced back strongly, dominating Nuke 13-4 to tie the score.

The third map, Mirage, went into overtime, but TYLOO held their nerve and edged out a 16-14 victory. Closing out the series 13-10 on Ancient, they sealed the win 3-1 — and with it, $290,000 in prize money and valuable VRS points for the global Valve Regional Standings.

One of the standout stories of the tournament was the rise of 23-year-old Yang “Jamyoung” Yi, who was named MVP of the event. Speaking after the final, he said, “It just feels really unreal. It’s something I never imagined.” His consistent performance across the tournament caught the attention of fans and analysts alike.

Coach zhokiNg, who played a crucial role both on and off the server, emphasized the team’s unity. “It just shows that we have a system that works,” he said. “Ji really stepped up despite jet lag, and Jamyoung, without a doubt, was the MVP here.”

This landmark win puts TYLOO — currently ranked 20th in the global standings.

TYLOO will next compete in Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne, set to take place from July 23 to August 3. The team begins its campaign in Stage 1 with a match against Russian side Virtus.pro.