Tikuak: “I’m still adapting to The MongolZ’s style, but I’m already playing with more confidence.”
The MongolZ rifler Zolbayar “Tikuak” In an interview at BLAST Bounty Summer 2026, Tsimedtseren talked about how he discovered Counter-Strike and became an esports player, and also reflected on his adjustment to his new team.
On Getting into CS
If I’m not mistaken, I first launched Counter-Strike in 2019. I played the most during the pandemic. Then I started spending less time on CS because of my studies and didn’t fully return until 2025.
On Becoming a Pro Gamer
At first, I didn’t think I’d become a pro player. When news broke online about the launch of The MongolZ academy, I wanted to test my skills and submit an application. After a while, I was accepted. I think that’s when I started taking CS seriously.
On adapting to The MongolZ
At first, I made a lot of mistakes, but over time I started to get used to playing at a high level. I think the training has really helped me. I’m still adapting to The MongolZ’s style, but I’m already playing with more confidence. Right now, I need to get used to communicating and not be afraid to make mistakes. I hope things will get better soon.
Yesterday, The MongolZ lost to FaZe Clan in the quarterfinals of BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 with a 1–2 map score (12–16 on Nuke, 13–7 on Mirage, and 8–13 on Ancient) and finished the tournament in 5th–8th place, earning $51,250.
Photo by Joao Ferreira, BLAST.
