DM: “Team Yandex has a very calm atmosphere”

Team Yandex offlaner Dmitry 'DM' Dorokhin gave an interview after the match against LGD Gaming at the group stage of the Esports World Cup 2026, in which he talked about adapting to the new roster and the importance of team chemistry.

I don't play Underlord much because right now the hero is pretty weak in my opinion. But situationally it can be a good choice. This is one of those heroes that can make life very difficult for Lone Druid in the early stages of the game, and even in the late game he is still a nasty opponent for him. So I think this is one of the options we can use against LD.

The feeling of being in this team is very good. The organization is actually our national organization from Russia, and the team itself is very calm. Everyone here treats each other well, and all the players are really strong at Dota 2. I feel very comfortable being a part of this team.

[ Based on your many years of experience performing on the professional stage, what do you think it takes to build good relationships with teammates so that the team can develop and compete at the highest level? ] First and foremost, you need players who are strong enough to compete with the best teams in the world. For example, some teams, say, Power Rangers, can simply enter the lobby against players of the level of OmaR, Yatoro or Watson, and it will be extremely difficult for them to show their game. But mechanics alone are not enough - chemistry within the team is also incredibly important. It seems to me that Team Yandex has a very calm atmosphere, thanks to which we have good interaction between players.

Earlier, the mid-leader of Team Yandex Ilya 'CHIRA_JUNIOR' Chirtsov told why the team periodically misses tournaments and takes pauses in the competitive season.