There have been a lot of moving and shaking heading into IntelEM Global Challenge Kiev, but, at long last, the bracket has been finalized. This important Intel Extreme Masters event is not only the next stop in the Challenger Circuit, but also the last opportunity for many of these teams to qualify for the IntelEM World Championship in Hannover, Germany and the chance to play for their share of a $100,000 prize pool!
Let’s take a look at the teams doing battle in Group A at this exciting event!
SK Gaming
A mainstay in the League of Legends community, League of Legends players have been proudly gaming under the SK banner since before the beginning of Season One. At IntelEM New York, they took second to FnaticMSI. Although they have experienced some recent issues with their lineup, SK Gaming still holds the number 2 position in the EU Challenger Circuit, and has been performing well in prized events with the new teammates.
SK Gaming has already qualified for the IntelEM World Championship in Hannover, Germany.
Roster:
  • Ocelot – Ability Power Carry
  • Nyph – Support
  • Candy Panda – Attack Damage Carry
  • SleazyWeazy – Jungle
  • SR Kev1n – Solo Top
White Lotus
Young Ukrainian team White Lotus will be taking part in their first Challenger Circuit event at IntelEM Global Challenge Kiev. Currently holding the number 17 position on the EU West Ranked Team Ladder, these up and coming players will be looking to make a name for themselves on the international stage. This will be their only chance to qualify for the IntelEM World Championship.
Roster:
  • e6awep hepealnui – Ability Power Carry
  • zulin – Support
  • Spawn33 – Attack Damage Carry
  • wl dumecha – Jungle
  • meetthefutur3 – Solo Top

Team Solo Mid
Currently holding the 2nd place position in the North American Challenger Circuit is the world famous Team Solo Mid. Featuring some of the most well-known players in the world, TSM has been a mainstay of the League of Legends competitive scene since its inception in Season One. They boast one of the most consistent lineups in the scene, and maintain one of the most popular League of Legends fan sites in the global community.
Team Solo Mid has already qualified for the IntelEM World Championship in Hannover, Germany.
Roster:
  • ReginaId – AP Carry
  • Xpecial – Support
  • Chaox – Attack Damage Carry
  • TheOddOne – Jungle
  • The Rain Man – Solo Top

Curse Gaming
Curse Gaming is yet another veteran team to once again grace the playing floor at IntelEM Global Challenge Kiev. Though they played at IntelEM New York, they haven’t yet acquired enough IntelEM ladder points to be assured a spot at the IntelEM world championship. With some lineup changes, the team hopes to come from IntelEM Kiev assured a place at the world championship.


Roster:
  • Nyjacky – Ability Power Carry
  • Liquid – Support
  • Cop – Attack Damage Carry
  • SYDTKO – Jungle
  • Jaximus – Solo Top