1win Reshapes CS:GO/CS2 Roster by Benching Veteran HObbit and Releasing interz

1win Reshapes CS:GO/CS2 Roster by Benching Veteran HObbit and Releasing interz

In a surprising mid-season roster shake-up, 1win, the Russian-registered competitive Counter-Strike team, has announced that longtime veteran rifler Abay “HObbit” Khassenov has been moved to the bench, while Timofey “interz” Yakushin has officially departed the organization. These changes mark a significant shift for the roster, which now finds itself reduced to just three active players amidst an ongoing season of competitions. 

Both decisions were confirmed by 1win publicly through their official social media accounts, with a statement indicating that the changes were the result of mutual agreements between the players and the club, expressing gratitude for their contributions. 

Veteran Presence Departing From 1win

Abay “HObbit” Khassenov, 31-year-old rifler from Kazakhstan, is among the most seasoned players in the global Counter-Strike scene. Prior to his tenure at 1win, HObbit played for major organizations such as Gambit Esports and Cloud9, where he earned a reputation as a consistently impactful player. 

One of the defining achievements of HObbit’s career was his role in Gambit’s historic triumph at the PGL Major: Kraków 2017, a Major Championship event — the most prestigious tier in Counter-Strike. There, Gambit defeated Immortals in the Grand Final to claim one of the biggest titles of the year. HObbit’s performance throughout that tournament and across his competitive tenure has cemented his legacy as a Major winner and one of the first players from Central Asia to find success at that level. 

On 1win’s active roster prior to the change, HObbit had been a key figure since joining in mid-2024, posting respectable individual stats and bringing leadership experience to a relatively young lineup. His removal from the active squad leaves open questions about his future competitive direction and potential new opportunities. 

interz Exits After Brief Stint With the Team

Also departing the active roster is Timofey “interz” Yakushin, a 25-year-old Russian rifler who joined 1win back in August 2025. His tenure was comparatively shorter than HObbit’s, but he added experience and depth when he signed; notably, interz had reunited with HObbit at 1win after they previously crossed paths on other teams. 

Interz’s career includes several years of professional play across numerous events, with his match statistics indicating participation in hundreds of maps and noteworthy achievements across tournament brackets. While not always among the highest rated players statistically, he brought solid tactical understanding and flexibility to 1win’s campaigns. 

With this departure, interz is currently without a team, making him a free agent in the CS:GO/CS2 competitive market — a scenario that could open doors for new opportunities if an organization opts to bring his experience into their lineup. 

Roster and Context After Changes

Following these moves, 1win’s active roster has shrunk to just three players, creating an urgent need for reinforcements. As of the latest roster snapshot, the remaining active core includes:

• Vladislav “lattykk” Vydrin (rifler)

• Kirill “cronuss” Savin (rifler)

• Alexandr “oz1k” Sevastyanov (rifler)

Coach Ilnar “cau” Galeev continues in his role, but the team’s competitive future remains in flux as management looks toward rebuilding and replacing the departed talent. 

Recent Competitive Results Leading Into This Change

The roster restructuring arrives shortly after 1win’s defeat in the GLuck StarPearl Season 1 LAN event in Moscow, where they lost in the grand final to Nuclear TigeRES, a youthful squad featuring players averaging less than 20 years of age. This outcome may have accelerated the organization’s decision to make lineup changes as they reassess their strategic direction in 2026 events. 

Throughout late 2025 and early 2026, 1win participated in multiple online and LAN tournaments with mixed results, showing flashes of potential but also inconsistency — a factor often attributed to ongoing roster instability. The departure of veteran figures exacerbates this challenge, placing pressure on the remaining roster to adapt and maintain competitive relevance. 

What This Means for 1win and the Broader Scene

1win now faces a crucial moment: without two of its experienced players, the roster must either secure replacements quickly or restructure its talent around the remaining core. In a competitive environment where team cohesion and individual firepower are critical, losing HObbit and interz significantly alters 1win’s competitive profile.

For fans and followers of competitive Counter-Strike, this news underscores the volatility and strategic shifts inherent to esports team building — especially for organizations outside the traditional top-tier structures, where roster shake-ups are frequent in pursuit of optimal performance.