In this episode of Counter-Points, we dive deep into the world of competitive CS2, breaking down the recent grand finals at IEM Chengdu, and the evolving meta in pro Counter-Strike. Pimp and Thorin discuss Vitality’s 3-0 loss to FURIA, explaining why the scoreline was deceptive, how key clutch moments like FallenNs 1v2 on Ancient shifted momentum, and why Vitality’s biggest opponent right now might be themselves. The conversation highlights standout performances and roster changes — from molodoy’s transformative impact on FURIA, arguably making them major contenders, to comparisons with big-name transfers like ropz to Vitality. We explore the strengths, weaknesses, and psychological dynamics of top teams such as Falcons, Spirit, MOUZ, and NAVI, and why team composition and synergy often trump raw firepower in the current era.