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Results for April 15 – April 30, 2011
Greetings and welcome to International Tournament Roundup! Sick of wading through countless threads, posts, and articles looking for recent SC2 tournament results? The TeamLiquid International Tournament Roundup is the one-stop shop for all of your tournament result needs, and it's coming to you twice each and every month.
Don't be fooled, the GSL is great, but there's a massive amount of talent outside of Korea. Foreign juggernauts are battling it out in epic games, and in epic tournaments, on a daily basis. After all, our boys have more than proven that they can compete.
Who's the current top dog outside of Korea?
Please note that if an event is not listed, it is likely because it either didn't make the prizemoney cutoff, or results were simply not properly recorded in public view by tournament administration. Don't blame me, blame the event admins. I can't do their job for them. Thanks!
Featured Events
(Apr. 17) HomerJ TT Esports Cup
After 4 qualification cups, this event wraps up with a 1337 prize. Literally.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 17) Gadget Show Live Invitational
Nearly the entire Dignitas 'A-team' made it to this lucrative live event.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 22) Multiplay UK i42 LAN
This large LAN's prize pool attracted some great mid-tier players, as well as a rather beastly fellow.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 23) Copenhagen Games
Can the huge lineup of amazing international players take out a 2-time GSL champion?
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 24) The Gathering
This huge EU LAN featured players
SjoW, ThorZaIN, 
NightEnD, and more!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 25) Gamer's Assembly
This event featured over €5500 in cash, and didn't even generate 1 page of posts here on TL.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Individual Events
(Apr. 15) All4OneGaming Invitational
Don't let the prize pool fool you, this invitational featured a vast lineup of amazing players.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 17) CSN After the Clash Duel Cup
This quaint cup featured an unexpectedly good run by a 'perfect' player.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 20) SEA Starleague
The name says it all. Top SEA players clash in this exciting starleague.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 23) Yoi! Gaming University of Washington LAN
A certain cheerfully named monster swept this LAN's decent prize stash.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 23) TeSPA Open
Don't panic! It's not KeSPA, it's TeSPA! And they're hosting a money-filled Texas LAN!
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 25) Champion's Trophy EU
E-Sports supersite Schroet Kommando hosts the newly returning
DeMusliM and many more!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 26) VT Gaming Nationvoice Open
This small open was won by a man who's number of ID's is rivaled only by his number of teams.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 30) FXOpen Invitational Series #3
Can the foreign players FINALLY dethrone the Koreans in an FXOpen Invitational?
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 30) Razer E-Sports Japan Championship
Razer hosts an event which I believe is the largest Japanese SC2 event ever!
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Team Events
(Apr. 21) Vile vs. coL
The lesser known team Vile takes on Complexity in an interestingly formatted clan battle!
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Showmatches
(Apr. 15) ASCWeekly Showmatch
The recently performing
Axslav takes on 
Ryze.+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 15) Complexity's "The V" - Week 12
The fan-friendly
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Spanishiwa attempts to strip reigning champ Minigun of his title!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 19) Drewbie vs. Axslav Showmatch
Showmatch addict
Axslav takes on a seriously game opponent in Drewbie.+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 20) Starcraft Connection Showmatch
See if the hard work of
MrBitter will pay off against 
Maker!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 21) desRowfighting.com Showmatch
Recent performer
Perfect faces off against the always-performing dde. + Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 22) Gosu Crew Showmatch
It's the showmatch machine against the showmatch addict, it's
Minigun vs. Axslav!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 22) Complexity's "The V" - Week 13
Week 12's champ defends against a hungry challenger in
Spades!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 27) Drewbie vs. Machine Showmatch
The swarm of
Machine clashes with the dominion of Drewbie!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 29) Complexity's "The V" - Week 14
Week 13's title holder makes his defense against the increasingly active
KawaiiRice!+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 15-30) ROOTDestiny Showmatch Series
Team ROOT's new rising star takes on several players in a set of $50 showmatches.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Recurrent Cups
(Apr. 15) 4Players.de Close Combat Cup #33
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 15) CiG Cup V
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 16) Sennheiser Cup #10
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 17) ZOTAC Cup #52
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 17) Go4SC2 Cup EU #98
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 17) Go4SC2 Cup US #48
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 18) Gamecreds Cup #10
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 18) Competo Cup #36
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 21) 4Players.de Close Combat Cup #35
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 23) Sennheiser Cup #11
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 24) ZOTAC Cup #53
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 24) Go4SC2 Cup EU #100
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 24) Go4SC2 Cup US #50
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 25) Competo Cup #37
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 28) 4Players.de Close Combat Cup #37
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 29) Sennheiser Cup #12
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Apr. 29) CiG Cup VI
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Total Prizemoney: ~$41,295 USD (+ Prizes!)
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Top Dog
There's a ton of powerhouses outside of Korea, but who's this edition's top dog? Let's take a look at which players have posted the most impressive results over the past 2 weeks.
Note: This isn't a prize-money or medals ranking, but instead based upon overall player performance.
+ Show Spoiler [Honorable Mentions] +
We've got a lot of honorable mentions this edition, as there were a ton of huge tournament winners as well as strong performing players in smaller cups.
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Spanishiwa !!
While not showing up in any tournament results, this fan-favorite stole "The V" showmatch series championship from the recent dominator Minigun and defended it twice against scary opposition in Axslav and KawaiiRice. Additionally, he took a showmatch win for his team against Complexity's Stalife. Check out the exciting showmatch series "The V" to see if Spanishiwa can continue to defend his title!
Total Prizewinnings: ~$400 USD
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Happy !!
Out of nowhere, this lesser renowned player in the sea of Russian Terrans showed up in force. Taking home 3 cups, and almost a 4th, he snatched a Go4SC2 Cup, a Competo Cup, a Close Combat Cup, and narrowly missed out on a Sennheiser Cup. Any other edition of the roundup, you'd see the performance of Happy take a top 3 spot, however his impressive run will have to take a backseat to the major event winners of this past 2 weeks.
Total Prizewinnings: ~$555 USD
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Nerchio !!
A major developing pattern continues to run its course this edition, as Empire's Nerchio once again snatches up a ton of cup wins. He earned 1st prize at a Gamecreds Cup, a Sennheiser Cup, and SK's Champion's Trophy, as well as placing 2nd in a Zotac Cup. As with Happy, the amazing Cup performances of Nerchio will have to take a back seat to major tournament winners this edition.
Total Prizewinnings: ~$550 USD
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NaNiwa !!
Taking down yet another large event, the always entertaining NaNiwa once again stole the show, the Gadget Show, that is. Don't forget to tune in and watch this monster fight in the TSL against the underdog 
HasuObs on Sunday!
Total Prizewinnings: ~$3,340 USD
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Adelscott !!
The gateway king took the lucrative first prize in the main event at the highly overlooked Gamer's Assembly tournament. It's no surprise really, as his recent TSL3 performances have shown this great player's potential.
Total Prizewinnings: ~$4,450 USD
Spanishiwa !!While not showing up in any tournament results, this fan-favorite stole "The V" showmatch series championship from the recent dominator
Minigun and defended it twice against scary opposition in Axslav and KawaiiRice. Additionally, he took a showmatch win for his team against Complexity's Stalife. Check out the exciting showmatch series "The V" to see if Spanishiwa can continue to defend his title!Total Prizewinnings: ~$400 USD
Happy !!Out of nowhere, this lesser renowned player in the sea of Russian Terrans showed up in force. Taking home 3 cups, and almost a 4th, he snatched a Go4SC2 Cup, a Competo Cup, a Close Combat Cup, and narrowly missed out on a Sennheiser Cup. Any other edition of the roundup, you'd see the performance of
Happy take a top 3 spot, however his impressive run will have to take a backseat to the major event winners of this past 2 weeks.Total Prizewinnings: ~$555 USD
Nerchio !!A major developing pattern continues to run its course this edition, as Empire's
Nerchio once again snatches up a ton of cup wins. He earned 1st prize at a Gamecreds Cup, a Sennheiser Cup, and SK's Champion's Trophy, as well as placing 2nd in a Zotac Cup. As with Happy, the amazing Cup performances of Nerchio will have to take a back seat to major tournament winners this edition.Total Prizewinnings: ~$550 USD
NaNiwa !!Taking down yet another large event, the always entertaining
NaNiwa once again stole the show, the Gadget Show, that is. Don't forget to tune in and watch this monster fight in the TSL against the underdog HasuObs on Sunday!Total Prizewinnings: ~$3,340 USD
Adelscott !!The gateway king took the lucrative first prize in the main event at the highly overlooked Gamer's Assembly tournament. It's no surprise really, as his recent TSL3 performances have shown this great player's potential.
Total Prizewinnings: ~$4,450 USD
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Third+ Show Spoiler [Third] +
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SjoW !!Despite a lack of serious event wins recently,
SjoW has certainly never come close to falling off the radar. He changed the former part of that statement when he smashed through the competition at the monstrous LAN event 'The Gathering', raking in top dollar of an equally monstrous 1st place prize. He also narrowly missed victory in a Sennheiser Cup, and participated in the Gadget Show, placing 5th/6th. Total Prizewinnings: ~$5,520 USD
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Runner-Up+ Show Spoiler [Runner-Up] +
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HasuObs !!He may be a 'rising star' to most, but as far as I'm concerned this beast has already risen and smashed through numerous cities. Much like the face of
White-Ra, HasuObs has been everywhere lately, and he didn't disappoint this past couple weeks. He was arguably the top performer at the Gamer's Assembly, taking 3rd in the main competition and 1st in the Medion Trophy event. He also shared the 5th/6th place slot with SjoW at the Gadget Show. Be sure to tune in to the TSL on Sunday to watch HasuObs attempt to overcome the recently dominating Protoss dynamo NaNiwa!Total Prizewinnings: ~$3,460 USD
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Top Dog+ Show Spoiler [The Top Dog] +
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Kas !!While the competition was very close this edition, the Ukraine Freight Train has done it again. While that may not actually be his nickname, it should be, as
Kas continues to add bullet points to the presentation arguing that he is the best Terran in Europe. On this edition's slide, we've got two top performances in two major events among the highest level of competition: A 1st place performance in the competitive HomerJ Cup Grand Final, and a 2nd place run in the Copenhagen Games. While he may have lost the Copenhagen final, it was against none other than most feared man in SC2: ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/flags/ks.png)
MC. Interestingly enough, his next TSL opponent ThorZaIN is also arguably the best Terran in Europe, having taken down MC recently. You'd be absolutely insane to miss out on ThorZaIN vs. Kas in the TSL this Saturday. If you find yourself playing this guy in an online event, you'd better be up on your rabies shots, because
Kas is a serial Top Dog.Total Prizewinnings: ~$4,650 USD
Medal Podium
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Note: Only players with multiple non-showmatch podium appearances are included.
Next Edition: Mid-May 2011!
Archive
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March 1-14, 2011
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