The unstoppable force that represents LGD-Gaming cn have once more displayed their tenacity by handily defeating RattleSnake Gaming , to fill the fifteenth of sixteen spots for The International 2013. After plowing through the group stage against not only RaTtLeSnAkE, but also First Departure and Ledion Dreamz , LGD was put in an outstanding position for entering an all-Chinese playoff bracket. Following up two intense matches against RisingStars and ViCi Gaming , LGD's match against RaTtLeSnAkE paled in comparison, with a handy 3 to 0 victory.

LGD's victory at the East Qualifer marks their return to the overall team roster for The International, as they were one of the earliest recipients of invitations. However, in lieu with the principles established with the first edition of the tournament, teams that change up rosters following invitations lose their eligibility and in the very least, are bumped down to the qualifiers. In this particular case, Huang 'LongDD' Xiang was replaced with Xie 'DD' Bin slightly less than a month ago, resulting in LGD switching out with TongFu Team .


The International 2013 Invites
Invictus Gaming
Orange eSports
Alliance
Fnatic EU
Team Liquid
Natus Vincere
Team Zenith
Team Dignitas
Virtus.pro
Team DK
LGD-Gaming Int
Invasion MUFC
TongFu Team
mousesports
LGD-Gaming cn

The International 2013 will take place between the 7th and 11th of August in Seattle, Washington. The final slot will be determined in a wild card match between the runner-ups of the West and East Qualifiers: dd.Dota and RaTtLeSnAkE, respectively. SK Gaming will be on-site at both Valve Corporation and Benaroya Hall to provide coverage.