This market refers to the Counter-Strike Quarterfinal 1 match between 3DMAX and Walczaki in the NODWIN Clutch Series Playoffs, initially scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET.
This market will resolve to "3DMAX" if 3DMAX win the match against Walczaki.
This market will resolve to "Walczaki" if Walczaki win the match against 3DMAX.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or ends in a tie, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match is postponed, it must be rescheduled to a start time on or before September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (14 calendar days after the originally scheduled start of September 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET). If, by that deadline, the most recently announced rescheduled start time is on or before the deadline, this market resolves based on the result of the match as played. Otherwise, this market resolves 50-50, regardless of whether the match is subsequently played.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins.
If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://hltv.org. However, if https://hltv.org has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence.
In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
Counter-Strike: 3DMAX vs Walczaki (BO3) - NODWIN Clutch Series Playoffs


Game context
**3DMAX holds the edge in this NODWIN Clutch Series #11 playoff BO3 against Walczaki due to its higher world ranking (#21) and more established French roster featuring players like Maka, Lucky, misutaaa, Kursy, and Graviti under coach wasiNk.** Walczaki, a newer Polish side formed in April 2026 with roster adjustments including reiko's return, showed upset potential by defeating 3DMAX 2-1 in a July StarLadder qualifier but trails in overall experience and consistency against stronger international opposition. Recent tournament results highlight 3DMAX's ability to close out series against mid-tier teams, while map pool familiarity and CT/T-side execution on standard pools like Inferno, Nuke, and Mirage will likely decide momentum in the best-of-three. The matchup remains sensitive to individual form and early map wins.













