{"id":30303,"date":"2025-10-21T13:10:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/?p=30303"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:10:31","slug":"virtus-pro-reshuffle-icy-out-b1st-steps-up-in-cs2-roster-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/news\/cs-2\/virtus-pro-reshuffle-icy-out-b1st-steps-up-in-cs2-roster-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtus.pro Reshuffle: ICY Out, b1st Steps Up in CS2 Roster Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Virtus.pro<\/strong> has announced a significant change to its Counter-Strike 2<\/strong> <\/a>lineup, benching Kaisar \u201cICY\u201d <\/strong>Faiznurov and promoting Vladimir \u201cb1st\u201d <\/strong>Krasikov from its academy team. The move ends ICY\u2019s <\/strong>ten-month stint on the main roster and ushers in a new chapter for the organization as it continues to seek consistent results in the CS2 <\/strong>era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/virtuspro\/status\/1980309092997714397\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Short-Lived Tenure for ICY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kaisar \u201cICY\u201d <\/strong>Faiznurov <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ICY <\/strong>joined Virtus.pro<\/strong> in December 2024<\/strong> as part of a roster overhaul that also brought in Timur \u201cFL4MUS\u201d <\/strong>Marev<\/a>, replacing long-standing members like Dzhami \u201cJame\u201d Ali<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>and David \u201cn0rb3r7\u201d <\/strong>Danielyan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Kazakh AWPer never quite found his footing in the lineup. Over his time with Virtus.pro<\/strong>, ICY <\/strong>maintained an average HLTV rating of 1.02<\/a><\/strong>, but the team\u2019s overall performance was not good enough. Their best showing came at IEM Katowice 2025<\/a><\/strong>, where they finished 5th\u20136th<\/strong> \u2014 a respectable result but far from the top-tier finishes Virtus.pro<\/strong> has aimed for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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b1st Steps Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vladimir \u201cb1st\u201d <\/strong>Krasikov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At just 17 years old<\/strong>, Vladimir \u201cb1st\u201d Krasikov <\/strong>represents the next wave of CIS talent. Having been a standout in Virtus.pro\u2019s<\/strong> academy system, he\u2019s already drawn attention for his 1.17 rating across 37 maps<\/strong><\/a>, displaying sharp mechanics and confident decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtus.pro<\/strong> had reportedly intended to test b1st at the CS Asia Championships 2025<\/a><\/strong>, but tournament roster rules \u2014 requiring at least three players from the original invite list \u2014 prevented the debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b1st <\/strong>is expected to take over ICY\u2019s role as AWPer<\/strong>, bringing a new dynamic to Virtus.pro\u2019s setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s Next and What This Means for Virtus.pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Virtus.pro CS2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Virtus.pro\u2019s<\/strong> shift towards youth means some gamble. Fans won\u2019t have to wait long to see how the change plays out. Virtus.pro <\/strong>will debut their new roster at IEM Chengdu 2025<\/a><\/strong>, kicking off on November 3<\/strong>, where b1st <\/strong>will make his first appearance on the main stage. The tournament will be a crucial early indicator of whether this roster shuffle can reignite Virtus.pro\u2019s<\/strong> competitive fire \u2014 or if further adjustments lie ahead.\u00a0 b1st\u2019s <\/strong>debut will be watched closely \u2014 his first few matches could define whether this change revitalizes the roster or continues their inconsistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short-term, Virtus.pro<\/strong> may face growing pains as the lineup adjusts to a new dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the addition of a promising 17-year-old AWPer could lay the foundation for a new era in the organization\u2019s CS2 <\/strong>legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, Virtus.pro<\/strong> fans will be hoping that the risk pays off \u2014 and that the team can recapture the spark that once made them one of the most feared names in Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtus.pro\u2019s current CS2 roster is as follows:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ilya \u201cPerfecto\u201d <\/strong>Zalutskiy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Petr \u201cfame\u201d <\/strong>Bolyshev<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Evgenii \u201cFL1T\u201d <\/strong>Lebedev<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vadim \u201ctO0RO\u201d <\/strong>Arkov<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vladimir \u201cb1st\u201d <\/strong>Krasikov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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