The 14th BetBoom Streamers Battle in Dota 2 concluded on August 2nd. Team ‘Travoman’, featuring Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, won the Grand Final with a score of 3-2.

Nepomniachtchi, nicknamed ‘FrostNova’, scored one kill throughout the tournament. Opponents defeated Nepo 33 times in four games. Ian’s team earned 2 million rubles (~$25,100) for winning the event.

Ian Nepomniachtchi is Russia’s No. 1 and a two-time World Championship contender. Ian has played Dota 2 at a semi-professional level for over 15 years. He won the Tier 2 tournament ASUS Open Winter in 2011. The 14th BetBoom Streamers Battle was Nepo’s third time participating in the series. In 2024 his team placed 5-6th, and in 2025 last place.

Credit: Esports World Cup