The best highlites of 2023 in Counter-Strike

The Annual Advent Awards ceremony by Bo3.gg continues! This time, we have identified the best highlights of 2023 in Counter-Strike.

The past year brought many magnificent moments from professional players. This season, we witnessed brilliant performances by FaZe Clan members and the superb play of sniper Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut at the Paris Major, where his skills were unmatched.

How was the best highlight of 2023 in CS determined?

Our list includes five thrilling moments from various esports athletes. These highlights feature impressive clutches, where the world's best players fully demonstrated their skills and managed to win the most challenging rounds. After analyzing the statistics, we determined the most popular highlight of 2023.

#5. Buzz Destroys Heroic in a 1v3 Clutch

One of the most impressive episodes from IEM Cologne 2023 occurred in a match between two Danish teams. This time, Astralis newcomer, Kristian "Buzz" Andersen, won a clutch, being alone against three opponents. However, this moment was remembered not only for the player's success: the way Buzz spectacularly eliminated the last two opponents was long remembered by event spectators.

#4. m0NESY vs Astralis on Inferno

This moment occurred in the G2 Esports vs Astralis match at IEM Cologne 2023. Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov repeatedly demonstrated his excellent play in the Valve shooter, and this particular round was no exception. The esports athlete managed to single-handedly handle the opponent's eco-rush, delivering impressive headshots with the Desert Eagle.

#3. ZywOo's Clutch Against G2 at the Major

These moments once again emphasize that beauty lies in the details. Thanks to his deep knowledge of the Source engine mechanics, Team Vitality's sniper managed to outsmart opponents from G2, making no extra noise while landing from the "catwalk." With such skills, not everyone can compete with ZywOo.

#2. m0NESY's 1v5 Clutch Against NAVI

The sniper of G2 gave us an impressive moment at the end of 2023, which saved his team in an almost hopeless situation. Victories in 1v5 situations are rare even in matchmaking, but when they happen on the professional scene, it becomes a memorable event.

#1. cadiaN's 1v5 Clutch Against Vitality

Former Heroic leader, Casper "cadiaN" Møller, successfully took on the task of single-handedly eliminating all members of Vitality. This highlight received the most views online. Only on Reddit, it surpassed the m0NESY highlight by more than five times in upvotes (3400 vs 642). Clutches 1v5 at the high professional level are rare, and when they occur in tier-1 team competitions, they attract special attention. cadiaN is an example of concentration on the gaming process, and his clutch rightly takes the first place in the ranking by Bo3.gg.

Highlights don't always bring teams trophies, but they keep viewers' interest in CS. Ahead of us is a new competitive year and many cool highlights!