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YaLLa Compass is returning in 2025 with a bold new vision for the future of esports in the Middle East with a staggering $1.5m prize pool. This year, we're excited to announce not one but two highly anticipated cs2 tournaments, set to take place in Qatar from April 15-20 and in the UAE from November 18-23.
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The second season kicks off on July 29th, with grand finals taking place in two key Middle Eastern cities
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The esports world witnessed a historic moment as The MongolZ claimed victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) in the grand finals of the Compass Tournament, marking the first time in 14 years that an Asian team has won an S-Tier CS2 tournament.
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OUR PARTNERS
YaLLa Esports, organizer of the YaLLa Compass tournament, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with KICK, bringing the YaLLa Compass 2025 seasons to a wider global audience. With this partnership, YaLLa Esports enhances its distribution channels, offering fans a fresh, interactive platform to enjoy premier Counter-Strike competition across 150+ regions, in over 20 languages.
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Following on from several major partnerships in 2024, Oddin.gg solidifies its global presence in the official esports data landscape with a multi-year partnership with YaLLa Esports, a leading esports media company and tournament organizer based in the United Arab Emirates.
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YaLLa Esports, the pioneering esports media company and tournament organizer in the United Arab Emirates, today announced “e& and its sub-brand Arena Esports as new premier partners” for its flagship Counter-Strike 2 tournament “Compass Grand Finals” – held at the Space42 Arena, Al Raha, in Abu Dhabi from 7-9 June 2024
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NEWS
YaLLaCompass Weekly News 2025
YaLLa Compass featured the debut of a previous Legend Ladislav " GuardiaN " Kovács who made an impact during his time with NAVI & Faze, now playing for BC.Game. The legendary AWPer made his debut on the 14th of Jan unfortunately losing against OG to a close 11-13 score on the third map being dust 2
YaLLa Compass featured the debut of a previous Legend Ladislav " GuardiaN " Kovács who made an impact during his time with NAVI & Faze, now playing for BC.Game. The legendary AWPer made his debut on the 14th of Jan unfortunately losing against OG to a close 11-13 score on the third map being dust 2
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New CS2 Update Jan 15
This short CS update features some changes to the Armory pass, a discount on the sticker capsules as well as some short bug fixes.
New Armory Limited Edition Item
So far this CS update only removed the Desert Eagle Heat Treated Limited Edition Item...
This short CS update features some changes to the Armory pass, a discount on the sticker capsules as well as some short bug fixes.
New Armory Limited Edition Item
So far this CS update only removed the Desert Eagle Heat Treated Limited Edition Item...
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HLTV Awards 2024 Top Highlights
HLTV have concluded their awards for 2024 featuring many legends like KennyS F0rest SpawN & Pasha Biceps giving awards to the community and players, overall, it was monumental event bringing the CS and esports community together and YaLLesports was present to be a part of these great moments
HLTV have concluded their awards for 2024 featuring many legends like KennyS F0rest SpawN & Pasha Biceps giving awards to the community and players, overall, it was monumental event bringing the CS and esports community together and YaLLesports was present to be a part of these great moments
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When Is YaLLa Compass Tournament?
The final Qatar qualifiers start this Monday 13th of Jan featuring 16 teams with 8 to qualify to the next stage which is the Main Swiss Stage
The final Qatar qualifiers start this Monday 13th of Jan featuring 16 teams with 8 to qualify to the next stage which is the Main Swiss Stage
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In the most recent update for counter strike, what seemed to be another normal update has instead created hilarious moments of your player model flying across the map once killed
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Valve Confirms CS2 Majors To Give Chance To 32 Teams
This is exciting news for Counter-Strike 2 fans and the CS community: Valve is making CS2 Majors even bigger and better by expanding from 24 to 32 teams. This change adds a new stage to the tournament, meaning Majors will now last four days longer.
This is exciting news for Counter-Strike 2 fans and the CS community: Valve is making CS2 Majors even bigger and better by expanding from 24 to 32 teams. This change adds a new stage to the tournament, meaning Majors will now last four days longer.
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The YaLLa Compass circuit is evolving for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, bringing exciting new changes that will elevate the competitive gaming experience for players, fans, and partners alike.
Following the successful inaugural season in 2024, YaLLa Esports is further solidifying its commitment to building a long-term, sustainable global esports circuit from the MENA region, with enhanced support for teams and a focus on athlete-first experiences.
Following the successful inaugural season in 2024, YaLLa Esports is further solidifying its commitment to building a long-term, sustainable global esports circuit from the MENA region, with enhanced support for teams and a focus on athlete-first experiences.
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Pro Player Transfers In CS2
The CS2 esports landscape is buzzing with major transfers and speculations following the 2024 Major, and these changes mark a huge impact across pro teams and rankings
The CS2 esports landscape is buzzing with major transfers and speculations following the 2024 Major, and these changes mark a huge impact across pro teams and rankings
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As 2024 concludes with perfect world shanghai major, the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitive scene has witnessed remarkable performances from numerous players. Unlike the usual leaderboard dominating monsters “ S1mple, N1ko, Dev1ce, Dupreeh, Zywoo, Fallen or Sh1ro” predicting this list will be as tough as the pickems.
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For players with CPUs featuring variable cores, the update includes a new CPU Cores Usage Preference setting. This allows you to optimize how CS2 uses high-performance and power-efficient cores, ensuring smoother gameplay and improved system efficiency, if you are wondering why you don't see this option then it is probably because your CPU part doesn't support core usage, but if you do have this option then it is recommended to select performance cores only, this in turn helps improve your counter strike experience overall making it more stable
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Valve global ranking for CS2 pro teams has been updated on december 18th 2024 this is how it looks like concluding the perfect world shanghai major 2024.
Top 10 hltv Valve ranked cs2 teams
Top 10 hltv Valve ranked cs2 teams
- G2
- Spirit
- Vitality
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After an electrifying Playoff Stage, the Perfect World Shanghai Major has boiled down to a thrilling showdown between FaZe Clan and Team Spirit. These two titans have captured the communities love for counter strike with their journey to the Grand Finals, and with that CS2 2024 has been concluded with a sensational Major.
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The CS2 Shanghai Major has set the stage for a thrilling grand finale as the Elimination stage concluded with major heartbreaks, and unpredictable results that has shaken the CS:GO competitive scene. Many player pickems have been in shambles, non the less, 8 teams have advanced to the final phase of the majors, with matches lined up against some of the best in the world.
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The CS2 Shanghai Major has set the stage for a thrilling finale as the Contender Stage concluded with surprises, heartbreaks, and a dose of unpredictability that has shaken the CS:GO competitive scene. Eight teams have advanced to the next phase, with matches lined up against some of the best in the world.
Qualified Teams and MatchupsThe teams that successfully secured their spots in the next stage are:
Qualified Teams and MatchupsThe teams that successfully secured their spots in the next stage are:
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The Counter-Strike Shanghai Major brings together the top 24 teams worldwide, including legendary favorites, seasoned veterans, and new challengers. With the new update for the majors dropping on 28/11/2024 you have 2 more days until you lock in your final pickem challenge, this article will help you navigate on what you need to know for this new CS update.
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The Perfect World CS2 Major in Shanghai as you already know will feature a $1,250,000 prize pool, this will be the last Counter strike official event in 2024, we have seen Team Falcons bench their players, we have witnessed the goat S1mple stepping down for the time being, another upset for the previous Astralis Dynasty that won 4 majors in the past, however with dev1ce not participating with them they didn't make it to this major.
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The Perfect World CS2 Major in Shanghai will feature a $1,250,000 prize pool, this is similar to the pgl Copenhagen major however this is the first time China will be hosting a cs major tournament making it one of the most lucrative tournaments in Counter-Strike history.
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VALVE Announces Train To Replace Vertigo For Austin Major 2025
It is official, Train is back to CS2 and will be making its first major appearance after 6 years, with Vertigo gone, you can expect a dynamic shift in how teams strategize in this new map, we will be able to first see Train in the 2025 Austin Major tournament for CS2, expect your premier matchmaking map pool to include Train instead of Vertigo
It is official, Train is back to CS2 and will be making its first major appearance after 6 years, with Vertigo gone, you can expect a dynamic shift in how teams strategize in this new map, we will be able to first see Train in the 2025 Austin Major tournament for CS2, expect your premier matchmaking map pool to include Train instead of Vertigo
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The second open qualifier for YaLLa Compass has wrapped up, getting us closer for an epic Qatar LAN final, and the action did not disappoint. Esports fans tuned in on our platforms to witness thrilling upsets and incredible individual performances as BetBoom emerged victorious over 500 Esports. Despite the close fight, both teams have secured their place in Qatar, promising more electrifying Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competition in the LAN finals.
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Drillas, the CS2 team coached by streamer OhnePixel, is making waves at the Perfect World Shanghai Major RMR. Originally viewed as a joke, Drillas has shifted from meme team to a legitimate contender. The team, motivated by hopes of a potential CS2 sticker featuring OhnePixel's face
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Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg, a true icon and legend of Counter-Strike, announced his retirement after two decades at the top. But his legacy lives on as he joined NIP as the brand ambassador. Known for his skill, sportsmanship, and dedication, f0rest became a pillar of Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), where he played along side other legends like GeT_RiGhT and friberg, the king of banana on inferno,
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The Swiss stage of the YaLLa Compass Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament concluded with exciting matches and unexpected forfeits that reshaped the playoff race. Despite Johnny Speeds forgoing their match due to a scheduling conflict with a LAN tournament, and Sashi subsequently forfeiting to Amkal, 9ine seized the opportunity to secure a playoff spot.
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Round 2 of the Swiss stage took an unexpected turn this week, keeping esports fans on the edge of their seats. The highly anticipated showdown between fan-favorites Hotu and Gaimin Gladiators was shaken up when Hotu forfeited the first map. The second map, Vertigo, saw Hotu bringing in a stand-in, Abiraju, while Gaimin Gladiators also adapted with “bro” filling in. Both teams displayed resilience, despite the sudden changes to their lineups.
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The Contender Stage of the YaLLa Compass CS2 tournament saw impressive gaming performances from top players across various esports teams. ALTERNATE aTTaX and Dynamo Eclot faced off in a close match, where stand-ins didn’t stop kreaz and perX from delivering some incredible frags.
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The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio 2024 delivered an unforgettable experience for Counter-Strike (CS2) fans worldwide. With the finest teams battling it out in Rio de Janeiro’s electrifying atmosphere, the tournament showcased the highs, lows, and dramatic storylines that make esports so captivating. From unexpected upsets to moments of resilience, IEM Rio 2024 had it all.
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The YaLLa Compass 2024 tournament is heating up as we reach Round 4 of the Contender Stage. This global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament has brought together some of the world’s top teams, delivering thrilling matches, standout performances, and compelling stories. Here is a breakdown of the results for the Contender Stage so far, highlighting key interviews, forecasting what’s next!
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CS2 GUIDE
In recent discussions across the esports community, one question has sparked intense debate: Is Vertigo about to be swapped out of the CS2 map pool? Player sentiments have been overwhelmingly critical of the new Vertigo, with many pros publicly expressing frustration over its design and gameplay flow. One of the most respected players, m0NESY, has picked vertigo 0 times in 220 games according to faceit on a twitter x post.
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For anyone looking to gain an edge in Counter-Strike 2, mimicking the setups of top esports players can be a game-changer. In competitive settings like the shanghai major or the Copenhagen pgl Copenhagen major, pro players fine-tune every aspect of their configuration (cfgs) to maximize precision and control. Here are some common settings to keep in mind that is used by most leading players, which you can try to optimize your own gameplay:
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If you're new to Counter-Strike or a seasoned player looking for a clear breakdown of the famous De Dust 2 map, this guide will help you translate in-game terms into general language, focusing on key strategies. Whether you're learning CS2 or still in the CS:GO mindset, understanding these common callouts and techniques can give you an edge.
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DID YOU KNOW
You might have heard of Danil "donk" Kryshkovets who has been demolishing the tier one cs scene and changing the meta of the game to a more aggressive playstyle, winning 4 mvp awards that was awarded to him on the hltv awards that featured many players and guest stars such as Minh Le the creator of CS
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Marcelo "coldzera" David's journey from aspiring footballer to Counter-Strike legend is a testament to his adaptability and dedication.
Early Life and Football Aspirations
Born on October 31, 1994, in São Paulo, Brazil, Marcelo was a promising football talent. He trained at São Paulo FC's academy, nurturing dreams of a professional football career. However, his parents had reservations about the demanding nature of professional sports, leading him to reconsider his path.
Early Life and Football Aspirations
Born on October 31, 1994, in São Paulo, Brazil, Marcelo was a promising football talent. He trained at São Paulo FC's academy, nurturing dreams of a professional football career. However, his parents had reservations about the demanding nature of professional sports, leading him to reconsider his path.
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Jacob "Pimp" Winneche's journey is a testament to transformation, both in esports and in life. Once known as a top-tier Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) esports professional, he was part of some of the most notable teams, including Team Liquid, SK Gaming, and Team Dignitas. He played alongside legendary players like Spencer "Hiko" Martin, Emil "Magisk" Reif, Nicolai "device" Reedtz, Andreas “dupreeh" Rasmussen, and Andreas "Xyp9x" Højsleth, making an impact on the international esports scene. Throughout his career, Pimp earned multiple tournament wins and MVP awards, cementing his place as a skilled and versatile player
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PassionUA, founded by Oleksandr Zinchenko—also a Premier League footballer playing for Arsenal along side former NAVI coach Mykhailo Blahin, burst onto the esports scene with an ambitious goal: to craft a Counter-Strike team that could compete at the highest level and perhaps even be major winners. Despite Zinchenko’s fame in football, his dedication to esports was unwavering, and with Blahin’s expertise, PassionUA quickly built a formidable roster and this is the only roaster in the history of CS that is built out of Ukrainian players only that made it to the major.
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Lincoln "fnx" Lau, or "Phoenix" as some fans and legendary players like Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo call him, is a name that has left a lasting impact on the Counter-Strike (CS) scene. Known for his unmatched skill and chaotic personality, fnx has been both a hero and a controversial figure in the world of competitive gaming.
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