S1ren Explains How BETBOOM Is Using FISSURE Playground 3 as Preparation for European Run

BETBOOM has secured a direct spot in the semifinals of the FISSURE Playground 3 tournament after finishing the group stage with a perfect three-match winning streak. Following their qualification, Pavel "S1ren" Ogloblin shared his thoughts on the team's current form, the mental challenges of missing a major tournament, and how the squad is preparing for a hectic schedule in Europe.

Reflecting on their group stage campaign, S1ren noted that the team has put significant work into their individual play, macro situations, and game understanding since the Esports World Cup 2026. This preparation showed in their matches. S1ren described their victory against BIG as smooth and controlled. He admitted that their match against Astralis felt more tense because the team had never beaten the organization previously. Their final group match against MIBR required a hard-fought effort on Anubis, which they managed to grind out despite knowing their opponents played the map well.

Despite the flawless 3-0 start, S1ren remains cautious about translating group stage success into playoff momentum. He recalled a previous experience in Guangzhou, China, where BETBOOM went 3-0 in the group stage only to be quickly eliminated by FaZe in a 13-2, 13-2 defeat. S1ren emphasized the need to enter the playoffs with a clear head rather than focusing on past results.

BETBOOM is utilizing the FISSURE tournament as a stepping stone. S1ren revealed that the team is scheduled to embark on a major European trip in about twenty days to compete in three consecutive tier S tournaments. He explained that the current event serves as preparation to build up confidence before that demanding marathon begins.

The player also opened up about his recent absence from the Major due to visa delays. S1ren learned he could not attend just one day before his teammates departed. He described the period as mentally difficult, requiring him to take time off to recharge. Looking forward, S1ren indicated that the team has secured a long-term solution to address travel documentation challenges, which should prevent visa issues from disrupting future tournaments.