In a thrilling culmination at the Red Bull Legends Inn, pro players Assanali ‘kazakh’ Zhandildin and Svyatoslav ‘ojrein’ Korochinsky emerged victorious. This Apex Legends event, hosted in Chicago, drew significant attention as it featured top talent from around the globe. The competition, orchestrated by renowned figures Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy’ An and Phillip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen, offered a prize pool of $27,500 (~£20,640).
The Tournament’s Highs and Lows
Held at the Godfrey Hotel, the tournament on December 5th, 2025, saw 19 duos, including notable players like John ‘Hakis’ Håkansson and Zachary ‘Gild’ Dennis, contend for supremacy. Competitors battled through nine intense matches, striving to outlast and outscore their opponents. Kazakh and ojrein clinched the title with a nail-biting one-point lead, finishing with a total of 86 points.
Journey to Victory
Kazakh and ojrein, former teammates at the ALGS Championship in February, showcased resilience and adaptability. After a rocky start, they surged ahead, securing crucial victories in the final matches. Their strategic gameplay in the concluding games, including a first-place finish in game eight, ensured their triumph over competitors like 100 Thieves’ Evan ‘Verhulst’ Verhulst and Luminosity Gaming Red’s Autumn ‘Giggle’. Despite strong performances from the hosts, iiTzTimmy and ImperialHal, who finished fourth, it was kazakh and ojrein who stole the spotlight.