Intel Extreme Masters IV Global Challenge Chengdu — Counter-Strike

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The Counter-Strike tournament at Intel Extreme Masters IV Global Challenge Chengdu ran from October 1–3, 2009, at the Intel Chengdu eSports Centre in Happy Valley. ESL organized the event, and Liquipedia lists Intel, ROCCAT and Alienware as sponsors. Twelve teams competed for a USD 40,000 prize pool; SK Gaming beat fnatic 2–0 in the final.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Four three-team groups used best-of-one matches, with the top two advancing to a double-elimination best-of-three playoff. HLTV’s final report confirms placements for all 12 teams. Its venue report and contemporary local coverage identify the venue as the Intel esports hall in Happy Valley, Chengdu.[1][4][5]