Cheshir on the best esports discipline: “The answer in 2026 is obvious—it’s CS2.”

I think this roster has some advantages over the previous one, primarily in terms of the training process 

Obviously, with players like donk and sh1ro, we’re always aiming for nothing but victory. However, for some reason, our opponents sometimes get in the way—apparently, they’re aiming for the same thing)

Working with veteran star players is indeed different from working with, say, younger players. First and foremost, this applies to the motivational aspect. Once an athlete has achieved certain results, their initial motivation runs its course, and that’s when the ability to dig deeper within oneself comes into play—to find the reasons why they truly want to continue being the best. The second important component is behavioral norms; for a team to function properly, each member must adhere to behavioral norms that fall within the bounds of healthy social interaction. The very term “got a big head,” which is often used to describe certain players, refers precisely to this point. Fortunately, however, this problem has largely bypassed us.

Recruitment takes place in several stages; typically, it begins with an open recruitment period, during which we review all submitted applications. After that, we launch a league where all selected recruits play against each other in matchmaking games; statistics from this league are crucial for advancing to the next stage. Next come closed matches, where our coaches evaluate all remaining candidates, and some of them are admitted to the academy

The uniform changes once per calendar year; at this time, due to the development and production processes, it’s most convenient to do this during the intake period.

The answer in 2026 is obvious—it’s CS2: an open yet regulated market, a massive player base, and a diverse and broad audience. It’s not perfect, but it has the highest overall score. But I wouldn’t want my club to focus on just one discipline—that’s too risky