Another month on the competitive Counter-Strike 2 scene has come to an end. Teams had the chance to play only one full major tournament — IEM Rio 2024. In this article, we will cover the top ten CS2 players of October 2024, according to Bo3.gg.

How the Best CS2 Players of October 2024 Were Chosen

To determine the best CS2 player for October 2024, we conducted a detailed analysis of all professional players' results from IEM Rio. We considered individual statistical indicators, including:

• Player rating
• KDR
• DPR
• ADR
• Prize placements in tournaments
• MVP/EVP awards

About Bo3.gg’s Rating System

Evaluating players in CS2 matches is no simple task, as the outcome of each round depends on many factors: from bomb placement to first kills. The most accurate method is calculating a rating for each individual round, then averaging it for the entire map.

We believe that Bo3.gg offers one of the most precise evaluation systems, simplifying the analysis of each esports athlete’s performance by round, map, and match. Our rating accounts for factors like side choice, team economic situation, and other indicators previously overlooked. The maximum rating is 10 points!

#10. Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás

Kicking off our October top is Hungarian sniper Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás from MOUZ. Despite October having just one tournament, IEM Rio 2024, torzsi made a strong impression. In Rio, Ádám earned an EVP award, boasting an average ADR of 69.65 and a rating of 6.3.

#9. René “TeSeS” Madsen

Danish player René “TeSeS” Madsen takes the 9th spot on our ranking. Over the past month, his team played two championships, namely IEM Rio 2024 and Elisa Masters Espoo 2024. Heroic and TeSeS performed very well in both, finishing 3-4th and 2nd, respectively. Across 13 maps at S-tier championships, TeSeS achieved a 6.5 rating, 82.66 ADR, and 0.78 KPR.

#8. Ivan “iM” Mihai

Romanian esports hope Ivan “iM” Mihai takes 8th place in our top list. NAVI only competed in IEM Rio 2024 in October, but they made it count! The yellow-blacks took gold by defeating MOUZ in the final. iM was awarded an EVP for his 80.01 ADR and a 6.3 rating.

#7. Abdul “degster” Gasanov

Heroic sniper Abdul “degster” Gasanov finally started playing alongside his team. In October, Abdul attended all tournaments his club participated in, achieving a rating of 6.3 and 74.9 ADR, an impressive comeback after a long break.

#6. Justinas “jL” Lekavicius

Natus Vincere’s main star, Justinas “jL” Lekavicius, ranks sixth on our list. As we previously mentioned, NAVI only competed at IEM Rio 2024 in October, where jL took home an EVP award. The MVP of the major scored a 6.2 rating and 76.22 ADR. However, at the beginning of November, they exited the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 and started preparing for the eagerly awaited RMR.

#5. Guy “Nertz” Iluz

Opening our top 5 is the Israeli rifler from Heroic, Guy “Nertz” Iluz. In October, he shone like a true tier-1 player. Guy also earned an EVP award at the Rio championship, with an average rating of 6.4.

#4. Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo

Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo increasingly becomes a thorn in his opponents' sides. Based solely on statistics from one tournament that MOUZ played in October, Jimpphat is evidently ready to show his potential at the upcoming major. He concluded IEM Rio 2024 with an average rating of 6.3, 76.62 ADR, and 0.71 KPR. Additionally, the eighteen-year-old rifler received an EVP award!

#3. Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato

The 25-year-old Brazilian rifler takes the bronze on the October CS2 best players’ podium. With an average rating of 7.1, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato dominated his opponents at the home event in Rio. Despite his impressive stats, he ranks only third, as his team struggled in the IEM Rio playoffs.

#2. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut

The French sniper continues to carry Team Vitality on his shoulders. At IEM Rio 2024, his average rating reached an impressive 7.4, though the team placed only 5-6th. However, to claim the top spot, not only stats but also tournament results are essential.

#1. Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy

The headshot machine, or simply Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj, is the best CS2 player of October 2024. It’s clear-cut. Winning IEM Rio 2024, where he also took the MVP title, with an average rating of 6.6, 83.77 ADR, and 0.73 KPR over 17 maps! We can’t wait to see what b1t and NAVI will bring to RMR in Shanghai.

The competitive year in CS2 is nearing its end, and the professional scene has become incredibly competitive. Victories at every upcoming tournament are up for grabs. RMR events and the Major await us — the conclusion is just around the corner!