Incheon Wave Dominates KEL: Team Holds Lead Through Round 3
Incheon Wave has firmly established itself as the team to beat at the KEL Eternal Return Grand Finals. After a shaky start in the first round, the squad surged to the top and maintained their lead in the overall standings through the end of the third round.
The KEL Eternal Return Grand Finals took place on November 8 at the Daejeon eSports Stadium. The tournament featured eight teams: four direct finalists and four qualifiers from the semifinals. The matches were played under a sequential checkpoint rule, where the winner is determined upon reaching a specific score threshold or achieving a checkmate.
Gyeongnam eSports claimed the first round victory with 21.5 points, narrowly beating Gyeongbuk Ascenders by 4.5 points. The second round saw GC Busan Stella take the win with 22.5 points in the round, bringing their total to 27.0 and securing second place in the standings. This allowed Incheon Wave to take the lead with a total of 33.0 points.
The third round was marked by intense competition for points. While Daegu Guardians and Jeonnam eSports fought for position, Incheon Wave managed to protect their lead. In the final showdown of the round between Incheon Wave and Gyeongbuk Ascenders, Gyeongbuk Ascenders secured the checkmate, earning 17.0 points. This performance moved Gyeongbuk Ascenders to second place in the overall standings with 42.5 points, while Incheon Wave remained in first with 48.0 points.
Имба
