9Class

– 3rd place at ESL One Birmingham 2024 with Tundra

– 4th place at Riyadh Masters 2024

Edgar “9Class” Naltakyan is a Russian professional Dota 2 player born on July 19, 2003. Specializing in the soft support (position 4) role, he has rapidly ascended in the competitive Dota 2 scene since his debut in late 2022.

Career Overview

Early Career: 9Class began his professional journey with Winter Bear in December 2022. He later joined Team Sexy, a Ukrainian team founded in January 2023, where he continued to develop his skills.

Tundra Esports: In January 2024, 9Class became part of Tundra Esports during a significant roster overhaul. He contributed to the team’s third-place finish at ESL One Birmingham 2024 and fourth-place at Riyadh Masters 2024. However, due to visa issues, he was unable to participate in The International 2024.

PARIVISION: As of May 2025, 9Class plays for PARIVISION, a Serbian esports organization.

Achievements and Playstyle

MMR Milestones: 9Class has demonstrated exceptional individual skill, reaching 12,000 MMR on September 30, 2023, 13,000 MMR on February 24, 2024, 14,000 MMR on October 7, 2024, and 16,000 MMR on May 21, 2025.

Earnings: Throughout his career, he has earned over $400,000 in prize money from more than 280 professional matches.

Signature Heroes: Known for his versatility, 9Class excels with heroes like Pudge, Monkey King, and Keeper of the Light, Slark.

Fun Facts

In January 2023, 9Class requested to be listed without a national flag on Liquipedia, reflecting a personal stance. He reverted this decision in August 2023.

9Class maintains a presence on social media, including a Telegram channel where he shares insights and interacts with fans.