Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia is a Ukrainian professional Counter-Strike 2 player currently competing for Team Spirit. Known for his stoic demeanor and highly consistent anchoring abilities, he has developed into a reliable rifler within the tier one circuit. After transitioning to the main roster from the academy system, he played a direct role in securing the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 and multiple prestigious trophies.
Player bio
- Name: Myroslav Plakhotia
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Date of birth: July 20, 2005
- Current team: Team Spirit
- Former teams: Team Spirit Academy, Marlian eSports
- Big accolades: 1st place Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, 1st place IEM Katowice 2024, 1st place PGL Astana 2026, 1st place BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024
Career history and tier one breakthrough
Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia initiated his professional path in 2020 with Marlian eSports. The following year, he signed with Team Spirit Academy. The academy system provided a structured environment for him to develop his mechanical skills and tactical awareness. In July 2023, the organization promoted him to the main roster.
Competing at the highest level, he quickly adapted to the demands of tier one Counter-Strike. Operating primarily as an anchor and supportive rifler, his defensive stability allowed the team to succeed in high-pressure environments. He contributed heavily to the team’s dominant 2024 season, which included championship runs at IEM Katowice and the Perfect World Shanghai Major.
In late 2025, zont1x took a brief break from active competition. He returned to the starting lineup in December 2025, ready to assist the team in their campaign for the 2026 season. Since his return, Team Spirit claimed the trophy at PGL Astana 2026 and reached the semi-finals of the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
Major championship results
| Tournament | Team | Placement |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Team Spirit | 3rd to 4th |
| BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 | Team Spirit | Quarter-finalist |
| Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 | Team Spirit | 1st |
| PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 | Team Spirit | Quarter-finalist |
Trivia and technical setup
Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia is recognized for his calm and analytical approach to the game, frequently expressing his preference for structured and tactical matches against top-tier opponents. He competes using a ZOWIE EC3-C mouse with 800 DPI and a 1.05 sensitivity for an eDPI of 840. He utilizes a 16:9 aspect ratio on a Dell S2522HG monitor.
