Ayuki Explains What Nuclear TigeRES Must Improve to Reach the Next Tier in CS2

Nuclear TigeRES player Egor "ayuki" Ershov believes the roster can become a serious contender in the CIS Counter-Strike scene if the team learns how to close rounds with the same consistency as elite CS2 teams.

In an interview with CyberMeta, ayuki said Nuclear TigeRES still lack the experience needed to compete consistently at the highest level, but emphasized that the solution is not a complete rebuild or tactical revolution.

Ayuki: Nuclear TigeRES Must “Play Out Every Situation”

According to ayuki, the young roster often loses control in crucial moments that top-tier teams convert into victories.

“We are not playing at a higher level yet, because we are still a young team compared to everyone else. Our average age is 20, and to reach the next level, we simply need to play out all our situations the way Team Vitality do. Play everything out completely and give no chance.”

The player specifically referenced Team Vitality as an example of a team that rarely lets opponents recover once they gain an advantage.

The comments quickly gained attention in the CS2 community, especially as Nuclear TigeRES continue improving their results in regional tournaments during the 2026 competitive season.

Nuclear TigeRES Results at WINLINE MPKBK CIS LAN Season 5

Nuclear TigeRES entered the WINLINE MPKBK CIS LAN Season 5 in strong form. The team opened the event with a confident 2-0 victory against Oxuji Esports before later defeating SPARTA 2-1 in the group stage.

Recent wins helped the squad strengthen its reputation as one of the rising CIS teams to watch in Counter-Strike 2.

According to HLTV, the current Nuclear TigeRES roster includes:

• senka
• m1QUSE
• z1k4
• flouzer
• ayuki

The organization is currently ranked inside the global top 60 CS2 teams.

Ayuki Names NAVI as Favorite for IEM Cologne Major 2026

Despite praising Vitality’s structure and discipline, ayuki named Natus Vincere as his favorite to win the upcoming IEM Cologne 2026.

“It seems to me that NAVI have the best chance to win the Major. I always support NAVI. Watching their game, they can either throw, or I think they can calmly beat Team Vitality even in the final. It is just magic.”

The upcoming IEM Cologne event is expected to be one of the biggest Counter-Strike tournaments of the year, featuring the world’s top CS2 teams and a prize pool exceeding $1 million.

Why Ayuki’s Comments Matter for the CS2 Scene

Ayuki’s interview reflects a broader trend in modern Counter-Strike 2 esports: younger teams are becoming mechanically stronger, but experience and late-round decision-making still separate elite contenders from developing rosters.

For Nuclear TigeRES, the next step may depend less on raw aim and more on composure under pressure — something teams like Team Vitality and NAVI have already mastered on the international stage.

With the CIS CS2 scene becoming increasingly competitive in 2026, Nuclear TigeRES could emerge as a dangerous dark horse if the roster continues progressing at its current pace.