Pinnacle’s 25th Anniversary Show featured plenty Dota 2 legends and formidable lineups. We are now down to only six teams and six matches until we crown the champions.

Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov made a new team away from his own (NigmaGalaxy) to participate in this event. The most interesting part is that this roster (TheDudleyBoys) is honestly playing better than Nigma did this past year. TDB are now only two wins away from winning the whole thing.

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Celebrating a quarter-century of Pinnacle Sports, the Pinnacle: 25 Year Anniversary Show marks a significant event in the Dota 2 calendar. This online European tournament, organized by Eden Esports, began on November 20, and is set to conclude on December 6.

This tournament is a precursor to the upcoming ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, adding to the excitement in the Dota 2 Esports community amidst the heavy disappointment in the most recent patch 7.34e

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Legends came and went in the Pinnacle: 25 Year Anniversary Show

While classified as a tier-2 Dota 2 event, featuring a substantial prize pool of $100K. It promised to showcase high-level competitive Dota from various regions, and has thus far delivered in spades.  Pinnacle have generated considerable interest within the Dota 2 community, drawing attention to several key players.

Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen, a celebrated two-time winner of the International (TI), is currently playing as a stand-in for Alliance. Known for his unique playstyle, Topson is a major attraction in the tournament. Besides his stand-in role, he is also a part of Tundra Esports.
Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf of Team Falcon is gaining attention for his innovative strategies. His tenure with OG and unique approach to playing Timbersaw has made him a player to watch out for. His bold gameplay has already made headlines in the Dota 2 community.
Oliver “skiter” Lepko, who won The International 2021, is a part of Team Falcons. He is known for his aggressive playing style as a carry and is expected to bring dynamic gameplay to the tournament.
Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov, a crowd favorite and a key player for Nigma Galaxy, is participating with a team formed specifically for this event. His experience as a TI winner with Team Liquid adds depth to the competition.
Gustav “s4” Magnusson, a seasoned player and The International 2013 winner, represents Alliance. His experience and past achievements with the team add a layer of excitement about their performance in this tournament.
Danil “Dendi” Ishutin, a legendary figure in Dota 2 and a winner of the first International, is competing with B8 Esports. Known for his mastery, particularly with the character Pudge, Dendi’s participation adds a classic element to the event.

Out of the “Legends lot” only Mind_ContRoL and of course the entire Falcons roster are left in the competition. Everybody else fell out in the Lower Bracker over the past weekend.

We still six impressive duels ahead of us before we crown the champions. All remaining matches are set for this week.