Analysis and Opinion

World Quarterfinals: Preview and Predictions

Since the first day of the World Championships, I’ve been itching for the knockout stage to begin. A best-of-five series brings out so much more strategic nuance, as teams and players focus their preparation on one another and look for ways to counter and adapt from game to game.

Eight strong teams have fought their way into the Quarterfinals, but only four will advance by the time the dust settles on Sunday. Here’s what you should expect going into each matchup, with win conditions for each team and my predictions of the results.

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Check the Data

Worlds 2015 Fun Predictions [WITH RESULTS]

Before the World Champions group stage began, I posted a poll about various predictions.

Here are the results, now updated with both the prediction results and the actual outcomes.

Note: Where appropriate, I’ve listed only the top 5 most common responses, so they will not add up to 100%.

Q: CHAMPION DIVERSITY: How many different champions will be used during the group stage?

  • Fewer than 30                           12%
  • Between 30 and 39                21%
  • Between 40 and 49                19%
  • Between 50 and 59                19%
  • Between 60 and 69                12%
  • More than 70                             17%

Average Prediction: 50.3

Mag1c’s Prediction: 59

Result: 69 Continue reading Worlds 2015 Fun Predictions [WITH RESULTS] →

Analysis and Opinion

The CLG Autopsy Report: New Peaks, Old Valleys

Graphic by @Nole_Body.

Group A has wrapped up at the 2015 World Championships, and Counter Logic Gaming finds themselves on the outside looking in, ending the tournament with a 2-4 record and failing to reach the Quarterfinals. CLG’s 2015 season is officially over, and it’s time for the dissections to begin. This is the 2015 CLG Autopsy Report. Continue reading The CLG Autopsy Report: New Peaks, Old Valleys →

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