With an opening victory against ninjas in pajamas, BIG is in a good starting position at the "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" tournament IEM Dallas. Mouz was already close to the end, but remains in the race.

"The victory gives us confidence. We had a good plan for the game, gob b had everything under control," BIG leader Johannes "tabseN" Wodarz said in an interview after the game. "It feels great to be so well prepared thanks to a force like him.»

At the first tournament after the major, many teams compete in a weakened replacement due to illness or problems with entry, the major finalist Navi had completely canceled his participation.

BIG enters in full force, while the first opponent NIP arrived without announcer Hampus "hampus" Poser. BIG always stayed one step ahead and secured the first victory convincingly with 16:10.

Mouz is also back in Dallas after missing the major. Since Ence proved to be too strong, Mouz already had to compete in the elimination match, but convincingly insisted against Movistar Riders with 2:0 (16:9; 16:10).