As one of the teams that underwent almost a complete roster change during the off-season transfer window of 2021, Gen.G Esports – with new faces like Chovy, Peanut… is considered a top contender for the LCK Spring 2022 championship. And in their opening game, they somewhat proved the fans’ and experts’ assessments to be correct.
Gen.G’s opponent in the opening match was DRX – a team that currently cannot be compared to Gen.G. Right from the first moments of the BO3 match, Chovy and his teammates showcased their dominance over their rivals. The highlight of the first game was Gen.G’s bot lane duo – Ruler – Lehends, with their fiery yet harmonious playstyle. Along with Peanut, they helped Gen.G secure a comfortable game 1 and completely “squeeze” Deft – BeryL of DRX.
Moving to game 2, Gen.G’s gameplay was almost identical to that of game 1. Following a small skirmish at the 6-minute mark, the game officially belonged to Chovy and his teammates. After a Baron take at the 22-minute mark, Gen.G pushed straight into DRX’s Nexus turret. Despite Deft and his team defending very solidly, in the end, from a push in the top lane, Gen.G won the skirmish and finished the game at the 26-minute mark.
It can be said that this was an incredibly successful opening match for Gen.G. This victory not only created a good psychological foundation but also partially demonstrated Gen.G’s strength in the new season. Ruler is no longer alone, and Chovy as well, the “Golden Backbone of LCK” is now supported by the best satellites. However, the road ahead is still fraught with challenges, and soon, Chovy and his teammates will face tougher opponents. Perhaps only then will fans have the most comprehensive view of this team’s strength in the new season.