White Fries Gaming sweep through TI6 SEA Open Qualifiers

The first round of the TI6 SEA Open Qualifiers has come to an end. White Fries landed the first TI6 SEA Regional Qualifiers spot, after defeating Mineski-X, 2:0, in the finals. The second round of TI6 SEA Open Qualifiers starts tomorrow, June 23.

White Fries overpowered Mineski-X, wiping them out, 2:0, in the finals of the first TI6 SEA Open Qualifiers.

The Chinese-Singaporean-Malaysian mix have not had much of a presence in the international scene despite being formed by Benedict Lim “hyhy” Han Yong of “Free to Play” fame. The team also features of veteran and well known player Lee “kYxY” Kong Yang.

White Fries grabbed the first TI6 SEA Regional Qualifiers spot. The team didn’t drop a single match in their journey to the TI6 SEA regional qualifiers. After surviving the brutal best-of-one rounds, they knocked out Extremist in the quarterfinals and Team SeeD in the semifinals. Hyhy & co. continued to execute their strategies and plans smoothly into the grand finals.

White Fries will go up against Fnatic, Rave, Mineski, Signature.Trust, Warriors Gaming.Unity, Execration, Orange.Taring, The Mongolz and one other team still to be determined in the TI6 SEA Regional Qualifiers. The qualifiers are scheduled to take place between June 25th-28th.

TI6 Open Qualifiers schedule

Much like for The International 5, the Frankfurt, Shanghai and Manila Majors, there will be two opportunities for teams to compete in the TI6 Open Qualifiers. Two rounds of Open Qualifiers will be hosted – the first took place between June 21-22, while the second is set for June 23-24. Teams are able to register and participate in both sets of events.

TI6 SEA Open Qualifiers

Second Round of TI6 Open Qualifiers, Day 1: June 23rd, 2016

• SEA – Check-in: 16:00 SGT, Start time: 18:00 SGT – JOIN HERE

Rounds played: Round of 1024 (Bo1), Round of 512 (Bo1), Round of 256 (Bo1), Round of 128 (Bo1), Round of 64 (Bo1), Round of 32 (Bo1)

Teams that didn’t sign up on time and solo players will be able to sign-up 30 minutes before the first round of TI6 Open Qualifiers starts if there are available slots left. All teams will be able to register five players and two stand-ins which they will be able to use in the Closed Qualifiers. Each team will only be able to use five selected players throughout TI6 Open Qualifiers. Players can join FACEIT’s official TI6 Open Qualifiers Discord Channel, where they can ask questions before the event starts or look for teams/players for TI6 Open Qualifiers.

Second Round of TI6 Open Qualifiers, Day 2: June 24th, 2016

• SEA – Start time: 18:00 SGT

Rounds played: Round of 16 (Bo1), Round of 8 (Bo1), Semi-Finals (Bo3), Finals (Bo3).

The most anticipated tournament of the year for Dota 2 players and enthusiasts will return to the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, this August. The International 6 main event is set to run for six days, from Monday, August 8th, through Saturday, August 13th.

The current prize pool currently stands at $12,543,595 ($10,943,595 added by the community).

White Fries Gaming

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White Fries Gaming was formed by Gong “ZSMJ” Jian and storied Singaporean player Benedict Lim “hyhy” Han Yongat the end of March during the Manila Major/TI6 team registration period.

Hyhy had taken third at The International 1.

After minimal results and only one month of competitive play together, ZMSJ parted ways with the team.

Shortly after, the team went through another round of roster changes, bringing on Lee “kYxY” Kong Yang and 曾晨 Zeng “290” Chen.

White Fries Gaming roster:

Benedict Lim “hyhy” Han Yong
Lee “kYxY” Kong Yang
曾晨 Zeng “290” Chen
Li “chisbug” Chen
Wilson “Poloson” Koh Chin Wei