BetBoom Team captain Kirill Boombl4 shared his thoughts on the differences between the mechanics of CS2 and CS:GO. In a post-match interview at IEM Cologne Major 2026: Stage 1, he noted that in the updated game, thinking has given way to aggressive firepower.
Boombl4For me, CS:GO required 50% personal skills and 50% thinking and experience. CS2, on the other hand, requires 75% skill and 25% game intelligence – and that’s the whole difference.
BetBoom Team won two matches in a row at Stage 1 IEM Cologne Major 2026 and is close to advancing from the group without losses. The team is often referred to as one of the main contenders for progressing to the next stage of the major.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 takes place from June 2 to June 21, 2026, in Cologne. The tournament features 32 teams, with a total prize pool of $1,250,000.
