CFO Chawy Eager to Impress LCP Fans with Top 4 Ambition Under Pressure
The CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) team is gearing up for the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) Worlds 2025. The head coach, Wong “Chawy” Xing Lei, expressed enthusiasm and outlined the team’s ambitions.
CFO’s Aspirations at Worlds 2025
The team embarks on this journey with high expectations from fans. A finish outside the top 8 would be deemed unsatisfactory. Chawy shared that although they excel in Fearless Draft, the best-of-one format presents a unique challenge. This necessitates strategic planning, especially for selecting the right toplaner based on the opponent.
Challenges Against LCK and LPL Teams
CFO faces formidable competition from LCK and LPL teams, who have dominated recent scrims. Chawy revealed a 0% success rate against these teams in practice games. However, he remains optimistic about improving their performance through better mechanics and strategic understanding.
Future Prospects and Contract Expirations
With several CFO player contracts, including Chawy’s, expiring post-Worlds, there is no urgency for change. Chawy emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment rather than focusing on future uncertainties. Despite potential contract renewals, he expressed a desire to continue with the current team lineup.
LCP’s Recognition and Regional Comparison
Recently, the LCP overtook the LTA and LEC in Riot’s power rankings, which Chawy acknowledges as a sign of the region’s exceptional performance. However, he believes all three regions are similarly competitive. LCP’s recent success at MSI and First Stand highlights their capabilities.
Western Teams to Watch
Among Western teams, FlyQuest stands out to Chawy as consistently strong. He also noted G2’s recent improvements, while other teams, like FlyQuest, present formidable challenges given their unique strategies.
Expectations for Team Secret Whales and PSG Talon
Chawy holds high hopes for other LCP participants, Team Secret Whales and PSG Talon, at Worlds. While TSW’s youthful roster may lack experience, their aggressive teamfighting is a strength. PSG’s performance in best-of-one formats is encouraging for the Swiss Stage.
Adapting to Patches and Meta
Despite feeling less confident after scrimmages with top-tier teams, Chawy remains optimistic about quickly adapting to the current patch’s meta. The pressure is mounting for CFO to accomplish a significant achievement and make their fans proud by reaching the top 4, bringing honor to the LCP region.
Chawy assured fans that CFO’s best efforts aim to bolster regional pride at Worlds 2025.
