LOUD’s tkzin sets Champions record with three aces

Enzo “tkzin” Zimiani recorded three aces in a single series during his international debut at VALORANT Champions Shanghai, becoming the first player in Champions history to reach that mark. The 18-year-old’s performance helped LOUD defeat EDward Gaming on the event’s main stage.

Tkzin produced two aces on Lotus in the first half and added a third on Summit later in the series. His two early aces matched Angelo “keznit” Mori’s Champions single-series record of two aces; the third ace established a new record for the event.

Tkzin joined LOUD on loan from KRÜ Spark, KRÜ’s academy team, midway through the 2026 season. The Shanghai series was his first international appearance.

LOUD’s win over EDward Gaming was the team’s first victory at VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 and left LOUD one win away from qualifying directly for the Playoffs. LOUD’s next match is against Team Vitality; a win secures a Playoffs spot, while a loss sends LOUD to the Lower Bracket of their group.

LOUD is the only Brazilian organization competing in Shanghai and returned to Champions after a three-year absence with a roster made up mostly of rookies. For many players on the lineup, Shanghai is their first international event in China.

An ace is a round in which a single player eliminates all five opponents. Tkzin’s three aces occurred across two maps and happened while the crowd largely supported the home team, EDward Gaming.

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