In a defining moment for Chinese Counter-Strike, TYLOO secured their first-ever victory over European powerhouse Astralis, clinching the FISSURE Playground 1 championship with a 3-1 scoreline in Belgrade on July 20. Led by breakout star JamYoung—who claimed the tournament MVP—TYLOO’s triumph marks a new era for Asia in the global CS2 scene.
This report breaks down the series, key stats, and what this win means for the future of international competition.
Event Review: TYLOO’s “Fairy Tale” Road
Event Time and Location: July 20, 2025, Belgrade, Serbia, FISSURE Playground 1 Final (BO5).
Score: TYLOO finally defeated Astralis 3:1 (Inferno 13-10, Nuke 16-4, Mirage 16-14, Ancient 13-10), won $290,000 in prize money, and ranked 7th in the global combat power ranking.
Stage Road: Before this final, TYLOO defeated Astralis in the group stage and SAW in the semifinals, both showing a steady rhythm.
Core Data: JamYoung’s Dominant Performance
1. Final Results: Brilliant
In the final, JamYoung’s average data is as follows:
ADR (Average Damage Delivered Per Game) is as high as 99.3,
KPR (Kill Per Round) is 0.97,
Impact Rating (influence) 1.76
2. MVP honor: No.1 in history
JamYoung won the HLTV x 1XBET MVP of FISSURE Playground 1, becoming the first Chinese player to win the award.
Overall performance: Rating 1.40 during the tournament, average KPR 1.23, DPR 0.76, average damage per game 96.2
3. Complete statistics of the four games
| Map | TYLOO Score | Astralis Score | Key Highlights |
| Inferno | 13 | 10 | JamYoung clutched a 1v3 to break Astralis’ economy early. |
| Nuke | 16 | 4 | Dominant CT side; Jee and JamYoung combined for 40+ kills. |
| Mirage | 16 | 14 | Back-and-forth battle; TYLOO secured OT win with late-round heroics. |
| Ancient | 13 | 10 | JamYoung’s double 4K rounds sealed the series victory. |
Total K‑D in the finals was 90‑56, with a net win of 34 kills.
III. The motivation behind it: Teamwork creates legends
Core contributor: JamYoung wields firepower
He became TYLOO in every map The key point on both offense and defense, even when facing traditional European teams, it still shows super high output and decision-making ability
AWP recovery: Jee exploded after jet lag
AWP player Jee arrived in time after the visa delay, and delivered a 1.30 rating level in the semi-finals and finals, stabilizing the team’s long-range output
Team tactics and stable performance
TYLOO has excellent controllable rhythm and map reading ability, and has repeatedly used rhythm conversion and flank raids to break the game; coupled with coach zhokiNg’s stable command, quick on-the-spot adjustment, and strong execution of tactical concepts
IV. Milestone significance: an unprecedented Asian victory
Breaking history: This is the first time that TYLOO has won the championship of an international mainstream competition, and it is also the first time that a Chinese CS2 team has defeated a traditional strong team such as Astralis on the European stage and won the championship, which is a milestone.
Ranking soaring: After FISSURE, TYLOO’s global VRS ranking jumped to 7th, a significant improvement from before the game.
Stage influence: JamYoung’s MVP The achievement was seen as an inspirational story, and fans and media responded positively.
Reddit forum viewers shouted:
“JamYoung had a 1.45 in the finals, some of his plays are just insane.”
“IT’S A CHINESE CENTURY”
V. Future Outlook: IEM Cologne and a New Chapter for Chinese CS2
Next Event Plans
TYLOO will participate in the play‑in stage of IEM Cologne Season 1 starting on July 23, with the first opponent being Virtus.pro.
Target Positioning
Jee expressed the hope to surpass the peak lineup in 2018 and strive to enter the top ten in the world.
JamYoung hopes that he and this victory can inspire more young Chinese players to participate in CS2.
Signal of Asian CS level improvement
TYLOO’s success will strongly promote the domestic e-sports environment, fan attention and market confidence, and may bring more investment and development opportunities.
Conclusion
This victory not only belongs to TYLOO, but also symbolizes the rise of CS2 in China and even in Asia. JamYoung’s heroic performance, Jee’s timely return to the team, and the team’s overall optimization and execution are all key factors in their victory. This moment is not only a breakthrough in performance, but also a major moment for Chinese e-sports to “speak to the world.” Next, IEM Cologne will test their continued strength and also mark whether Chinese CS2 continues to emerge on the world stage. In any case, this team has become an emerging force that cannot be ignored in the global arena.
Hope TYLOO can continue this “dream journey” in the future and continue to write a glorious chapter for Chinese CS2! Let’s continue to follow IEM Cologne tournament news.