Jame: “A Major is more of a roulette. The winner is one who, first, gets lucky, and second, makes fewer mistakes over 15 matches”Exclusive

Dzhami “Jame” Ali provided exclusive insights into Virtus.pro’s strategic victory against BetBoom during his conversation with editor Roman Petukhov. The professional player disclosed his extensive preparation studying nafany and his squad well before their encounter, while explaining the psychological factors behind Virtus.pro’s composed demeanor compared to their opponents at BetBoom Dacha.

— The match appeared straightforward from an external perspective. Did the gameplay reflect this impression?

— Absolutely not. The final score fails to capture the match’s competitive intensity. Our victory resulted from flawless execution and minimal errors throughout the series. Had we committed even minor strategic missteps, the outcome would have dramatically shifted.

— Your team employs a calculated, safety-oriented approach. How does this methodology counter hyper-aggressive teams like BetBoom?

— I wouldn’t characterize it as inherently advantageous. Effectiveness depends entirely on roster composition and skill level. When momentum-driven teams establish early dominance, they become exponentially difficult to contain. However, when denied initial round advantages, these teams struggle to secure crucial “dirty” rounds that often determine match outcomes.

— Your team displayed remarkable composure during victories, while BetBoom celebrated enthusiastically after each round win. What drives this behavioral contrast?

— Player personality represents the fundamental differentiator. Some competitors naturally express excitement vocally, while others maintain internal focus. BetBoom specifically features nafany and KaiR0N-, both known for energetic demonstrations. Our roster includes n0rb3r7, who operates differently. Emotional expression remains entirely individual across professional Counter-Strike.

— During the Mirage matchup, you consistently outperformed nafany in direct engagements. Did you conduct specialized analysis of his gameplay patterns beforehand?

— Not specifically. I maintain professional respect for their organization and regularly review their match demos, particularly focusing on Mirage performances from Sydney. I generally track their competitive progression across tournaments. This provided general anticipation of their strategic tendencies, though individual engagements always involve significant random elements: correctly predicting round strategies, securing superior positioning advantages. Our successful engagements represented fortunate coincidences rather than predetermined outcomes.

— N0rb3r7 and dastan indicated your team maintains one of the most intensive practice schedules in professional CS:GO.

— Previously accurate, but currently different. We no longer exceed standard practice hours compared to other top teams, guaranteed. Our previous extended training aimed to close competitive gaps with established organizations. Currently, we maintain conventional practice routines similar to average professional squads.

— How significant is securing victory in this particular tournament for your team’s objectives?

— Tournament victories always carry importance. Success generates momentum for future competitions, and we compete with championship intentions. However, this event primarily focuses on confidence building, experience accumulation, synergy development, and refining our execution in critical in-game scenarios.

— How would you evaluate your squad’s current competitive form and readiness?

— Inexperienced players might misinterpret today’s performance as indicating peak readiness. Reality involves favorable circumstance alignment rather than definitive capability assessment. Future performance remains unpredictable despite current successes.

We clearly operate above average performance thresholds currently. Our prepared strategies and executions have proven sufficient for victory thus far. However, competitive landscapes evolve rapidly, with numerous tier-1 organizations implementing roster changes recently. Continuous development remains essential. Our ultimate objective focuses on Major qualification, requiring optimal form achievement before championship events.

— Did experiencing Major victory followed by subsequent qualification failure impact team psychology?

— Minimally. Major championships resemble high-stakes roulette wheels more than pure skill demonstrations. The eventual champion typically combines fortunate circumstances with minimized errors across approximately fifteen matches, adapting successfully to diverse playstyles throughout the tournament. Our previous attempt simply didn’t achieve necessary synchronization – we experienced competitive burnout despite extensive preparation. Sometimes maximum effort proves insufficient when intangible elements remain absent.

— Do you incorporate specific audio content before matches? How significant is this preparation element?

— During this tournament I began listening to 9mice and Kai Angel. Their musical atmosphere provides adequate aggression without reaching extreme levels like prime XXXTentacion. Primarily serves as time-filling activity, though occasionally delivers optimal mental state immediately before match commencement when logistical circumstances permit.

Virtus.pro secured a decisive 2:0 victory against BetBoom, advancing to the championship final. They will compete against Team Spirit, who similarly dominated their opponents from MIBR. The grand final commences tomorrow December 10, at 11:55 AM CET.

N0rb3r7: “Older players are thankful for the opportunity to fly to events, earn a living, fight for prize money. Young ones are seemingly not”
He was sure that VP will need him back, and he ended up right.

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