Sun Jul 13 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Chronicle Eyes Championship Title at Esports World Cup After Revenge Win

**RIYADH, Saudi Arabia** – Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov, widely regarded as the greatest VALORANT player of all time, is on the cusp of adding to his trophy cabinet at the Esports World Cup (EWC). His team, Fnatic, secured a spot in the grand final after a hard-fought victory against Paper Rex, a team they recently lost to in the Masters Toronto final.

In an interview following the win, Chronicle expressed his satisfaction with the revenge match, acknowledging that the loss in Toronto fueled their desire to win. “As a team, we are obviously happy,” he stated. “Everyone wanted to take revenge because everyone wanted to get a trophy in Toronto, and obviously it didn’t happen… So that was like a very good revenge.”

Despite feeling unwell in recent days, Chronicle remains focused on the challenge ahead. “Somehow powering through, playing some good matches as well, which is obviously very nice to see,” he admitted.

Fnatic will face either Gen.G or Team Heretics in the grand final. Chronicle anticipates a tough match regardless of their opponent, praising both teams for their strong performance throughout the tournament. He acknowledged that Team Heretics, who struggled after the EMEA final, have seemingly rediscovered their confidence, a factor he hopes Fnatic can disrupt.

The EWC has been a thrilling experience for Chronicle, particularly the passionate crowd. He noted the intensity of the boos during the match against Paper Rex, adding, “It was actually interesting to see, [the] first time I’m experiencing really hard boos, because I could hear them like through my headset. But yeah, that was nice. That was [a] nice feeling. And it was also nice to prove people wrong because, considering, again, how many boos I heard, you better not be booing against us in [the] grand finals.”

With the grand final looming, Chronicle is determined to end his two-year title drought and solidify his legacy as the greatest VALORANT player in the world. The EWC VALORANT Grand Final promises to be a must-watch event for fans of the game.

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