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Alexander Saraff

I’m an aspiring journalist in the world of esports. I first got into MOBAs watching SMITE in 2015, and got hooked on CS from the MLG Columbus Major.

My goal as a journalist in this space is to tell the esports stories that will live on in history, and give insight into the stories behind the scenes when they’re relevant.

Besides that, I have a bachelor’s in philosophy and have an interest in German thinkers from the 18th-19th century.

News from Alexander Saraff

CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 7, 2026

Spirit dominates 9z with donk in career-best form

Team Spirit did not break a sweat getting through Stage 2, with donk dropping almost a kill and a half per round.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 7, 2026

Snax after elimination from IEM Cologne: "Other teams were chasing their dreams and we didn't"

alex666 called a T-side masterclass on Nuke to knock out a miserable GamerLegion that was up 9-3 at the half.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 7, 2026

paiN outclass FlyQuest to stay alive at Cologne

paiN beat FlyQuest 2-0, knocking them out of the Major with a 0-3 record.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 6, 2026

paiN to play FlyQuest for elimination after "glitch in the veto system"

Here is what you need to know about the Stage 2, Round 2 results.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 6, 2026

G2 clutch out win over Monte in map of the tournament

Mirage between G2 and Monte was full of intense clutches and mid-rounds.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 6, 2026

9z outplay Astralis to go 2-0 in Stage 2

The mixed Americas team beat Astralis 13-5 on their home map of Nuke.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 5, 2026

BIG come back from 0-12 to claim final Stage 2 spot

After BIG failed to close out Nuke, it looked hopeless for them to come back into it.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 5, 2026

FlyQuest embarrass Liquid to clinch Stage 2 spot

Liquid have been eliminated from the IEM Cologne Major in 22nd-24th place.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 4, 2026

HEROIC eliminated from Cologne Major; Liquid to 2-2 pool

One of the favorites to qualify crashed out after losses to Sharks, Lynn Vision and Liquid.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 4, 2026

M80 prevail over NRG to qualify for Stage 2

M80 has started peaking at the right time for the IEM Cologne Major.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 4, 2026

GamerLegion snag 3-1 slot over BIG

BIG had a chance to seal the deal, but will have to roll the dice in the 2-2 pool.
CS2
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau
June 4, 2026

MiBR reach Stage 2 of the IEM Cologne Major

insani dropped his first 2.00+ rated series of the event against Lynn Vision.
Legacy’s coach banned from rest of IEM Cologne Major due to “giving a thumbs up” to dumau