1win benches entire starting lineup amid roster changes
1win1win has benched its entire starting lineup following recent matches, with potential roster changes on the horizon.
1win has officially moved its entire starting roster to an inactive status, marking a significant shift in the team's lineup. This decision follows their recent performances, including a win against los kogutos in the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 Europe Series 2 and a defeat at the hands of Butterfly during the CCT 2026 Europe Series 5 on Thursday, which were their last matches as a complete unit.
As the organization transitions its roster, there are speculations regarding the potential acquisition of Konstantin "groove" Pikiner’s team, TDK, to replace the benched players. The Russian squad had previously managed to secure a top-four finish at the WINLINE MPKBK CIS LAN Season 6, despite a semifinal loss to WW.
At the time of benching, 1win's lineup was positioned 63rd in the VRS ranking, with a peak rank of 40th achieved back in April. The core trio of Vladislav "lattykk" Vydrin, Alexandr "oz1k" Sevastyanov, and Kirill "cronuss" Savin had played together for over a year, while Aleksei "Qikert" Golubev and Nikita "reyoz" Rolzing had joined the squad in February.
The players who have been moved to the bench are: Aleksei "Qikert" Golubev, Vladislav "lattykk" Vydrin, Nikita "reyoz" Rolzing, Kirill "cronuss" Savin, and Alexandr "oz1k" Sevastyanov.