
34-year-old Russian esports player Semyon “kinqie” Lisitsyn has announced the end of his career as a professional Counter-Strike player. The captain of the BET-M 33 CS2 team made the announcement on the club’s Telegram channel.
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Hello, everyone. Today I want to share an important decision with you.
I am officially ending my career as a professional player. The time I spent on the pro scene and as part of BET-M 33 has been amazing. It’s been a long journey, full of spectacular victories, grueling training sessions, and unforgettable moments. I’m truly grateful to my team, the organization, and, of course, every fan for your support. None of this would have been possible without you.
My gaming mouse is going on the shelf, but I’m not leaving esports. I’m starting a new chapter. I feel strong and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge that I’m ready to share. That’s why I’m completely open to offers to work as a coach or as part of a match commentary team.
Thank you to everyone who has been and continues to be with me. See you soon in my new role!
Semyon “kinqie” Lisitsyn joined the BET-M 33 Counter-Strike 2 roster in June 2025. Together with the team, he won the Esports League Super Cup and the Russian Esports Cup 2025. kinqie’s total career prize money amounted to $68,540.