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Born on 31 August 1989, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih is a professional Dota 2 and former Dota player.<ref>“NutZ”. ''gosu.ai''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://gosu.ai/platform/dota/pro/nutz/all_matches </ref> He is recognised for his role in the game as support. In addition to being an eSports competitor, NutZ was a coach to his former team, MVP Phoenix in 2016 and had organized a rookie local tournament — NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup in 2015.<ref>CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “Team Faceless takes on SEA with iceiceice, Black^, Xy-”. ''dotablast''. September 3, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/team-faceless-iceiceice-black-nutz/ </ref><ref>Ting, Lisabel. "Dota 2 veteran player NutZ gives back to the community with amateur league". ''The Straits Times''. December 10, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/games-apps/dota-2-veteran-player-nutz-gives-back-to-the-community-with-amateur-league</ref>
Born on 31 August 1989, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih is a professional Dota 2 and former Dota player.<ref>“NutZ”. ''gosu.ai''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://gosu.ai/platform/dota/pro/nutz/all_matches </ref> He is recognised for his role in the game as support. In addition to being an eSports competitor, NutZ was a coach to his former team, MVP Phoenix in 2016 and had organized a rookie local tournament — NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup in 2015.<ref>CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “Team Faceless takes on SEA with iceiceice, Black^, Xy-”. ''dotablast''. September 3, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/team-faceless-iceiceice-black-nutz/ </ref><ref>Ting, Lisabel. "Dota 2 veteran player NutZ gives back to the community with amateur league". ''The Straits Times''. December 10, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/games-apps/dota-2-veteran-player-nutz-gives-back-to-the-community-with-amateur-league</ref> NutZ is one of the Dota 2 players representing Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games.<ref>Gill, Xener. “E-sports: Team X beat Waacow Warriors 2-0 in SGEA national qualifiers to earn nomination for SEA Games”. ''The Straits Times''. May 26, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/e-sports-team-x-beat-waacow-warriors-2-0-in-sgea-national-qualifiers-to-earn-nomination-for  </ref>


== Background ==
==Background==
[[File:Nutz The International 2015.jpg|thumb|''NutZ pictured at The International in 2015. Photo from Reddit.'']]
[[File:Nutz The International 2015.jpg|thumb|''NutZ pictured at The International in 2015. Photo from Reddit.'']]
As of 2019, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih has amassed an estimated total of over US$220,000 throughout his eSports career.<ref>“NutZ - Jeng Yih Wong - Dota 2 Player Profile”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/12142-nutz-jeng-yih-wong </ref> NutZ has played an estimated total of over 360 competitive games.<ref>“NutZ”. ''Datdota.com''. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.datdota.com/players/89603649 </ref> Playing the role of support, NutZ’s past signature heroes are ‘Witch Doctor’, ‘Crystal Maiden’ and ‘Warlock’.<ref>PGL. “The Boston Major Interview - NutZ - Faceless” ''YouTube''. December 8, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbIBeQpFgwg </ref><ref>DOTA 2 Pro Gaming. “Faceless.NutZ - Witch Doctor, Safe Lane (Apr 3, 2017) | Dota 2 patch 7.04 gameplay”. ''YouTube''. April 8, 2017. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjx-oz7ZPPc </ref><ref>“Faceless.NutZ - Wong Jeng Yih”. ''dotabuff.com''. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/esports/players/89603649-faceless-nutz </ref>
As of 2019, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih has amassed an estimated total of over US$220,000 throughout his eSports career.<ref>“NutZ - Jeng Yih Wong - Dota 2 Player Profile”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/12142-nutz-jeng-yih-wong </ref> NutZ has played an estimated total of over 360 competitive games.<ref>“NutZ”. ''Datdota.com''. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.datdota.com/players/89603649 </ref> Playing the role of support, NutZ’s past signature heroes are ‘Witch Doctor’, ‘Crystal Maiden’ and ‘Warlock’.<ref>PGL. “The Boston Major Interview - NutZ - Faceless” ''YouTube''. December 8, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbIBeQpFgwg </ref><ref>DOTA 2 Pro Gaming. “Faceless.NutZ - Witch Doctor, Safe Lane (Apr 3, 2017) | Dota 2 patch 7.04 gameplay”. ''YouTube''. April 8, 2017. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjx-oz7ZPPc </ref><ref>“Faceless.NutZ - Wong Jeng Yih”. ''dotabuff.com''. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/esports/players/89603649-faceless-nutz </ref>


=== Dota ===
===Dota===
Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih’s nascence into eSports began when he started playing the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (Moba) custom map in Warcraft III — Dota (Defense of the Ancients).<ref>TZJinzo. “The History of DotA”. ''YouTube''. September 8, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0hU_UfF1ag </ref> At the time, he frequented cybercafes with a group of friends where he raked up an excessive amount of game time to the point where he had slept in the cafe.<ref>Malystryx.GDS. “[Interview] Xy and Nutz on DAC, StarSeries and their friendship”. ''joindota.com''. February 17, 2017. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.joindota.com/en/news/49752-xy-and-nutz-talk-about-dac-starladder-and-friendship </ref>
Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih’s nascence into eSports began when he started playing the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (Moba) custom map in Warcraft III — Dota (Defense of the Ancients).<ref>TZJinzo. “The History of DotA”. ''YouTube''. September 8, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0hU_UfF1ag </ref> At the time, he frequented cybercafes with a group of friends where he raked up an excessive amount of game time to the point where he had slept in the cafe.<ref>Malystryx.GDS. “[Interview] Xy and Nutz on DAC, StarSeries and their friendship”. ''joindota.com''. February 17, 2017. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.joindota.com/en/news/49752-xy-and-nutz-talk-about-dac-starladder-and-friendship </ref>


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Through gaming sessions at his neighbourhood Lan shop, NutZ had met a fellow Singaporean player Toh “xy-” Wai Hong. The pair bonded after realizing that they were neighbours.<ref>Malystryx.GDS. “[Interview] Xy and Nutz on DAC, StarSeries and their friendship”. ''joindota.com''. February 17, 2017. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/news/49752-xy-and-nutz-talk-about-dac-starladder-and-friendship </ref> In 2010, the duo won first place at the Alienware Arena South East Asia League under the team AEON.GIGABYTE where NutZ (at the time ‘Warnutz’) was team captain.<ref>geekonomics. “ALIENWARE ARENA ASIA LEAGUE”. ''scoga.org''. December 14, 2010. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://scoga.org/alienware-arena-asia-league/   </ref><ref>AEONSports (AEON). “AEONSports winning the Alienware Arena South East Asia Champion League in 2010”. ''Facebook''. August 30, 2015. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/AEONSport/photos/a.314412601947423/889168891138455/?type=3&theater </ref>
Through gaming sessions at his neighbourhood Lan shop, NutZ had met a fellow Singaporean player Toh “xy-” Wai Hong. The pair bonded after realizing that they were neighbours.<ref>Malystryx.GDS. “[Interview] Xy and Nutz on DAC, StarSeries and their friendship”. ''joindota.com''. February 17, 2017. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/news/49752-xy-and-nutz-talk-about-dac-starladder-and-friendship </ref> In 2010, the duo won first place at the Alienware Arena South East Asia League under the team AEON.GIGABYTE where NutZ (at the time ‘Warnutz’) was team captain.<ref>geekonomics. “ALIENWARE ARENA ASIA LEAGUE”. ''scoga.org''. December 14, 2010. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://scoga.org/alienware-arena-asia-league/   </ref><ref>AEONSports (AEON). “AEONSports winning the Alienware Arena South East Asia Champion League in 2010”. ''Facebook''. August 30, 2015. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/AEONSport/photos/a.314412601947423/889168891138455/?type=3&theater </ref>


=== Dota 2 ===
===Dota 2===
Following Dota 2’s launch, NutZ continued to hone his craft at the game.<ref>Onyett, Charles. “Gamescom: When Do We Get to Play Dota 2?”. ''IGN''. August 18, 2011. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/17/gamescom-when-do-we-get-to-play-dota-2 </ref><ref>Yin-Poole, Wesley. “Newell: Dota 2 won't ship until 2012”. eurgogamer.net. August 18, 2011. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-18-newell-dota-2-wont-ship-until-2012 </ref><ref>Devore, Jason. “A change of plans at Valve means we'll get Dota 2 sooner”. ''web.archive.org''. September 22, 2011. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from:  https://web.archive.org/web/20120520183437/http://www.destructoid.com/a-change-of-plans-at-valve-means-we-ll-get-dota-2-sooner-212040.phtml </ref> In March 2012, he placed 3rd in the Razer Dota 2 Tournament under the team AEONSports.<ref>AEONSports (AEON). “Team Aeon winning 3rd at the Razer Dota 2 Tournament”. ''Facebook''. March 11, 2012. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/AEONSport/photos/a.314412601947423/316130005109016/?type=3&theater </ref><ref>MyChannelmax. “Razer DOTA 2 Tournament”. ''YouTube''. March 14, 2012. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWm7e528lOo</ref> NutZ’s dedication to the game was rewarded when he was accepted into the Korean team, MVP Phoenix. In 2015, the team finished in a respectable 7th - 8th place at The International (TI), a major Dota 2 tournament.<ref>“Nutz leaves MVP.Phoenix to go back to Singapore”. ''Esportsinquirer.net.'' August 17, 2015. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://Esports.inquirer.net/9287/nutz-leaves-mvp-phoenix-to-go-back-to-singapore  </ref>
Following Dota 2’s launch, NutZ continued to hone his craft at the game.<ref>Onyett, Charles. “Gamescom: When Do We Get to Play Dota 2?”. ''IGN''. August 18, 2011. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/17/gamescom-when-do-we-get-to-play-dota-2 </ref><ref>Yin-Poole, Wesley. “Newell: Dota 2 won't ship until 2012”. eurgogamer.net. August 18, 2011. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-18-newell-dota-2-wont-ship-until-2012 </ref><ref>Devore, Jason. “A change of plans at Valve means we'll get Dota 2 sooner”. ''web.archive.org''. September 22, 2011. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from:  https://web.archive.org/web/20120520183437/http://www.destructoid.com/a-change-of-plans-at-valve-means-we-ll-get-dota-2-sooner-212040.phtml </ref> In March 2012, he placed 3rd in the Razer Dota 2 Tournament under the team AEONSports.<ref>AEONSports (AEON). “Team Aeon winning 3rd at the Razer Dota 2 Tournament”. ''Facebook''. March 11, 2012. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/AEONSport/photos/a.314412601947423/316130005109016/?type=3&theater </ref><ref>MyChannelmax. “Razer DOTA 2 Tournament”. ''YouTube''. March 14, 2012. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWm7e528lOo</ref> NutZ’s dedication to the game was rewarded when he was accepted into the Korean team, MVP Phoenix. In 2015, the team finished in a respectable 7th - 8th place at The International (TI), a major Dota 2 tournament.<ref>“Nutz leaves MVP.Phoenix to go back to Singapore”. ''Esportsinquirer.net.'' August 17, 2015. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://Esports.inquirer.net/9287/nutz-leaves-mvp-phoenix-to-go-back-to-singapore  </ref>


== Career highlights ==
==Career highlights==


=== SEA Games 2019 ===
===SEA Games 2019===
[[File:Team X SEA Games.jpg|thumb|''Team X after winning the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers. Photo credit to Kevin Lim (ST PHOTO).'']]
[[File:Team X SEA Games.jpg|thumb|''Team X after winning the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers. Photo credit to Kevin Lim (ST PHOTO).'']]
Comprising of Joel “chibix33” Chan, Lukman “Luk” Yusoff Bin Nooraznan, Teo “Tudi” Yao Wen, and Wilson “Poloson” Koh and led by Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih, Team X is one of the qualifying eSports teams nominated to represent in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.<ref>Atencio, Peter. “Asian eSports to pick games at 2019 SEAG”. ''manilastandard.net''. November 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/281829/asian-esports-to-pick-games-at-2019-seag.html </ref>
Comprising of Joel “chibix33” Chan, Lukman “Luk” Yusoff Bin Nooraznan, Teo “Tudi” Yao Wen, and Wilson “Poloson” Koh and led by Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih, Team X is one of the qualifying eSports teams nominated to represent in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.<ref>Atencio, Peter. “Asian eSports to pick games at 2019 SEAG”. ''manilastandard.net''. November 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/281829/asian-esports-to-pick-games-at-2019-seag.html </ref>




Held in the Philippines, the 2019 SEA games is the first multi-sports event to include 5 Esports medal events — Dota 2, StarCraft II, Tekken 7, Arena of Valour and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.<ref>Atencio, Peter. “Asian eSports to pick games at 2019 SEAG”. ''manilastandard.net''. November 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/281829/asian-esports-to-pick-games-at-2019-seag.html </ref> In May 2019, at the last leg of the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers, Team X had beaten Team Salty 2-0 in the semi-finals and subsequently Waacow Warriors 2-0 in the finals.<ref>Gill, Xener. “E-sports: Team X beat Waacow Warriors 2-0 in SGEA national qualifiers to earn nomination for SEA Games”. ''The Straits Times''. May 26, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/e-sports-team-x-beat-waacow-warriors-2-0-in-sgea-national-qualifiers-to-earn-nomination-for   </ref>
Held in the Philippines, the 2019 SEA games is the first multi-sports event to include 5 eSports medal events — Dota 2, StarCraft II, Tekken 7, Arena of Valour and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.<ref>Atencio, Peter. “Asian eSports to pick games at 2019 SEAG”. ''manilastandard.net''. November 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/281829/asian-esports-to-pick-games-at-2019-seag.html </ref> In May 2019, at the last leg of the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers, Team X had beaten Team Salty 2-0 in the semi-finals and subsequently Waacow Warriors 2-0 in the finals.<ref>Gill, Xener. “E-sports: Team X beat Waacow Warriors 2-0 in SGEA national qualifiers to earn nomination for SEA Games”. ''The Straits Times''. May 26, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/e-sports-team-x-beat-waacow-warriors-2-0-in-sgea-national-qualifiers-to-earn-nomination-for   </ref>


=== NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup (2015) ===
===NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup (2015)===
[[File:NutZ DOTA 2 Amateur Cup.jpg|thumb|''Team Wiipo, winners of the NutZ Dota 2 Amateur Cup. Photo from NutZ's [http://officialnutz.wixsite.com/ndac official website].'']]
[[File:NutZ DOTA 2 Amateur Cup.jpg|thumb|''Team Wiipo, winners of the NutZ Dota 2 Amateur Cup. Photo from NutZ's [http://officialnutz.wixsite.com/ndac official website].'']]
In late 2015, NutZ had pulled together a sum of S$1,200 prize money to organize an amateur Dota 2 tournament for local players called The NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup.<ref>Ting, Lisabel. “Dota 2 veteran player NutZ gives back to the community with amateur league”. ''The Straits Times''. December 10, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/games-apps/dota-2-veteran-player-nutz-gives-back-to-the-community-with-amateur-league </ref> The league was meant to generate greater exposure for the Dota 2 scene in Singapore and to provide a platform for new and upcoming players to have a ‘taste-feel’ of competitive gaming. To regulate the tournament, veteran and pro local players and teams were banned from entering the competition.<ref>“Wong "NutZ" Jeng Yih”. ''Wong "NutZ" Jeng Yih''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://officialnutz.wixsite.com/ndac/about </ref>
In late 2015, NutZ had pulled together a sum of S$1,200 prize money to organize an amateur Dota 2 tournament for local players called The NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup.<ref>Ting, Lisabel. “Dota 2 veteran player NutZ gives back to the community with amateur league”. ''The Straits Times''. December 10, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/games-apps/dota-2-veteran-player-nutz-gives-back-to-the-community-with-amateur-league </ref> The league was meant to generate greater exposure for the Dota 2 scene in Singapore and to provide a platform for new and upcoming players to have a ‘taste-feel’ of competitive gaming. To regulate the tournament, veteran and pro local players and teams were banned from entering the competition.<ref>“Wong "NutZ" Jeng Yih”. ''Wong "NutZ" Jeng Yih''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: http://officialnutz.wixsite.com/ndac/about </ref>
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The tournament was held at a LAN cafe (OASIS Netcafe) on Selegie Road on 13 December 2015. The league was a one-day event and consisted of 16 teams split into 4 groups. In addition to the main tournament, a side event — Overthrow (custom game) had been organized as well.<ref>CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “NDAC; NutZ hosts local amateur league tournament”. ''dotablast.'' December 10, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/ndac-nutz-hosts-local-amateur-league-tournament/ </ref>
The tournament was held at a LAN cafe (OASIS Netcafe) on Selegie Road on 13 December 2015. The league was a one-day event and consisted of 16 teams split into 4 groups. In addition to the main tournament, a side event — Overthrow (custom game) had been organized as well.<ref>CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “NDAC; NutZ hosts local amateur league tournament”. ''dotablast.'' December 10, 2015. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/ndac-nutz-hosts-local-amateur-league-tournament/ </ref>


=== EndGods (2015) ===
===EndGods (2015)===
[[File:NutZ EndGods 2015.jpg|thumb|''NutZ received an S$10,000 cash prize for his win at the League of Gods Finals in 2015. Photo from [https://vulcanpost.com/581947/local-esports-startup-plays-video-games-living/ Vulcan Post].'']]
[[File:NutZ EndGods 2015.jpg|thumb|''NutZ received an S$10,000 cash prize for his win at the League of Gods Finals in 2015. Photo from [https://vulcanpost.com/581947/local-esports-startup-plays-video-games-living/ Vulcan Post].'']]
In addition to Dota 2, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih has ventured into the Online Real Time Action Strategy (ORTAS) mobile game, EndGods. NutZ was crowned champion in the solo category at the first EndGods - League of Gods Finals in 2015 where he took away a cash prize of $10,000 (SGD).<ref>Chen, Yiji. “This Local eSports Startup Is Making Playing Video Games For A Living Possible”. ''Vulcan Post''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/581947/local-esports-startup-plays-video-games-living/ </ref><ref>“SparkJumpers Announces ENDGODS eSports Finals Tournament for Southeast Asia”. ''esports.inquirer.net''. April 1, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://esports.inquirer.net/14547/sparkjumpers-announces-endgods-esports-finals-tournament-for-southeast-asia </ref>
In addition to Dota 2, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih has ventured into the Online Real Time Action Strategy (ORTAS) mobile game, EndGods. NutZ was crowned champion in the solo category at the first EndGods - League of Gods Finals in 2015 where he took away a cash prize of $10,000 (SGD).<ref>Chen, Yiji. “This Local eSports Startup Is Making Playing Video Games For A Living Possible”. ''Vulcan Post''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/581947/local-esports-startup-plays-video-games-living/ </ref><ref>“SparkJumpers Announces ENDGODS eSports Finals Tournament for Southeast Asia”. ''esports.inquirer.net''. April 1, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://esports.inquirer.net/14547/sparkjumpers-announces-endgods-esports-finals-tournament-for-southeast-asia </ref>


== Competitive achievements ==
==Competitive achievements & earnings==


=== Team Reality Rift (2019 - Present) ===
===Team Reality Rift (2019 - Present)===
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!Date
!Date
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|25 October 2019
|25 October 2019
|ESL Clash of Nations Bangkok 2019
|ESL Clash of Nations Bangkok 2019
|5th - 6th  
|5th - 6th
|$3,000
|$3,000
|<ref>“Dota 2 tournament ESL Clash of Nations Bangkok 2019“. ''ggscore.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://ggscore.com/en/dota-2/esl-clash-of-nations-bangkok-2019 </ref>
|<ref>“Dota 2 tournament ESL Clash of Nations Bangkok 2019“. ''ggscore.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://ggscore.com/en/dota-2/esl-clash-of-nations-bangkok-2019 </ref>
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=== Team X (2018 - Present) ===
===Team X (2018 - Present)===
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!Date
!Date
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|9 September 2018
|9 September 2018
|World Electronic Sports Games, South East Asia, Singapore Qualifier
|World Electronic Sports Games, South East Asia, Singapore Qualifier
|2nd  
|2nd
|$425 (Estimated)
|$425 (Estimated)
|<ref>Wesg_sea_o1. “WESG SEA Singapore Qualifier - Dota 2 - Grand Final - Resurgence vs X- Bo3”. ''twitch.tv''. 2018. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.twitch.tv/wesg_sea_01/video/307781203 </ref>
|<ref>Wesg_sea_o1. “WESG SEA Singapore Qualifier - Dota 2 - Grand Final - Resurgence vs X- Bo3”. ''twitch.tv''. 2018. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.twitch.tv/wesg_sea_01/video/307781203 </ref>
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=== Team Faceless (2016 - 2017) ===
===Team Faceless (2016 - 2017)===
[[File:Team Faceless Dota 2.jpg|thumb|''NutZ was a part of Team Faceless between 2016 and 2017. Photo from [https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/news/41147-team-faceless-iceiceice-s-new-team-in-singapore Gosu Gamers].'']]
[[File:Team Faceless Dota 2.jpg|thumb|''NutZ was a part of Team Faceless between 2016 and 2017. Photo from [https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/news/41147-team-faceless-iceiceice-s-new-team-in-singapore Gosu Gamers].'']]
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|27 May 2017
|27 May 2017
|The Manila Masters  
|The Manila Masters
|4th  
|4th
|$20,000  
|$20,000
|<ref>“Manila Masters Day 2: We Have Our Final Three”. ''The Masters''. May 27, 2017. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.themasters.gg/manila-2017/news/final-three-masters </ref><ref>“The Manila Masters”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/660-the-manila-masters </ref>
|<ref>“Manila Masters Day 2: We Have Our Final Three”. ''The Masters''. May 27, 2017. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.themasters.gg/manila-2017/news/final-three-masters </ref><ref>“The Manila Masters”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/660-the-manila-masters </ref>
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|29 April 2017
|29 April 2017
|The Kiev Major 2017
|The Kiev Major 2017
|5th - 8th  
|5th - 8th
|$125,000
|$125,000
|<ref>"STARLADDER I-LEAGUE INVITATIONAL #2”. ''e-clubmalaysia.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://e-clubmalaysia.com/dota2/starladder-i-league-invitational-2/ </ref><ref>“The Kiev Major 2017”. ''Esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.Esportsearnings.com/tournaments/23088-the-kiev-major-2017 </ref>
|<ref>"STARLADDER I-LEAGUE INVITATIONAL #2”. ''e-clubmalaysia.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://e-clubmalaysia.com/dota2/starladder-i-league-invitational-2/ </ref><ref>“The Kiev Major 2017”. ''Esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.Esportsearnings.com/tournaments/23088-the-kiev-major-2017 </ref>
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|2 April 2017
|2 April 2017
|Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017
|Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017
|7th - 8th  
|7th - 8th
|$18,534
|$18,534
|<ref>“Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017 results, eSports Dota 2”. ''FlashScore''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.flashscore.com/Esports/dota-2/asia-championships-2017/ </ref><ref>“Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017”. ''dotabuff.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/Esports/leagues/5197-dota-2-asia-championships-2017 </ref><ref>“Dota 2 Asia Championship 2017”. ''Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dota2.prizetrac.kr/dac2017  </ref>
|<ref>“Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017 results, eSports Dota 2”. ''FlashScore''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.flashscore.com/Esports/dota-2/asia-championships-2017/ </ref><ref>“Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017”. ''dotabuff.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/Esports/leagues/5197-dota-2-asia-championships-2017 </ref><ref>“Dota 2 Asia Championship 2017”. ''Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dota2.prizetrac.kr/dac2017  </ref>
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|-
|5 March 2017
|5 March 2017
|Mr. Cat Invitational Season 2  
|Mr. Cat Invitational Season 2
|1st
|1st
|$15,000
|$15,000
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|-
|-
|22 January 2017
|22 January 2017
|Dota Pit League Season 5  
|Dota Pit League Season 5
|3rd  
|3rd
|$25,174
|$25,174
|<ref>“Dota Pit LeagueSeason 5”. ''Joindota.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/coverages/13404-dota-pit-league-season-5 </ref><ref>“Dota Pit Season 5”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/601-dota-pit-league-season-5 </ref><ref>“Dota Pit League Season 5”. ''Esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.Esportsearnings.com/tournaments/21812-dota-pit-league-season-5 </ref><ref>“Dota Pit League Season Five”. ''dotabuff.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/Esports/leagues/4979-dota-pit-league-season-five </ref>
|<ref>“Dota Pit LeagueSeason 5”. ''Joindota.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/coverages/13404-dota-pit-league-season-5 </ref><ref>“Dota Pit Season 5”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/601-dota-pit-league-season-5 </ref><ref>“Dota Pit League Season 5”. ''Esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.Esportsearnings.com/tournaments/21812-dota-pit-league-season-5 </ref><ref>“Dota Pit League Season Five”. ''dotabuff.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/Esports/leagues/4979-dota-pit-league-season-five </ref>
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|18 December 2016
|18 December 2016
|ASUS ROG SEA Cup
|ASUS ROG SEA Cup
|2nd  
|2nd
|$3,000
|$3,000
|<ref>“ASUS ROG SEA CUP”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/13093-asus-rog-sea-cup </ref><ref>CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “ASUS ROG SEA CUP Grand Finals; Execration topple over Faceless”. ''dotablast.com''. December 18, 2016. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/asus-rog-sea-cup-grand-finals/ </ref><ref>"Dota 2 tournament ASUS ROG SEA Cup”. ''ggscore.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://ggscore.com/en/dota-2/asus-rog-sea-cup</ref>
|<ref>“ASUS ROG SEA CUP”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/13093-asus-rog-sea-cup </ref><ref>CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “ASUS ROG SEA CUP Grand Finals; Execration topple over Faceless”. ''dotablast.com''. December 18, 2016. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/asus-rog-sea-cup-grand-finals/ </ref><ref>"Dota 2 tournament ASUS ROG SEA Cup”. ''ggscore.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://ggscore.com/en/dota-2/asus-rog-sea-cup</ref>
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|8 December 2016
|8 December 2016
|Boston Major 2016
|Boston Major 2016
|9th - 16th  
|9th - 16th
|$62,500
|$62,500
|<ref>“The Boston Major 2016”. ''Esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.Esportsearnings.com/tournaments/20867-the-boston-major-2016 </ref><ref>“The Boston Major 2016”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/607-the-boston-major-2016    </ref><ref>“The Boston Major 2016”. ''Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dota2.prizetrac.kr/bostonmajor2016 </ref><ref>Rondina, Steven. “Dota 2's the Boston Major: Teams, Tournament Details and Prize Pool Information”. ''bleacherreport.com''. December 3, 2016. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2677492-dota-2s-the-boston-major-teams-tournament-details-and-prize-pool-information#slide4</ref>
|<ref>“The Boston Major 2016”. ''Esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.Esportsearnings.com/tournaments/20867-the-boston-major-2016 </ref><ref>“The Boston Major 2016”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/607-the-boston-major-2016    </ref><ref>“The Boston Major 2016”. ''Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://dota2.prizetrac.kr/bostonmajor2016 </ref><ref>Rondina, Steven. “Dota 2's the Boston Major: Teams, Tournament Details and Prize Pool Information”. ''bleacherreport.com''. December 3, 2016. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2677492-dota-2s-the-boston-major-teams-tournament-details-and-prize-pool-information#slide4</ref>
|-
|-
|18 November 2016
|18 November 2016
|The Summit 6  
|The Summit 6
|7th - 8th  
|7th - 8th
|$2,500
|$2,500
|<ref>“The Summit”. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/596-the-summit-6 </ref><ref>“The Summit 6”. ''joindota.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/coverages/13822-the-summit-6  </ref><ref>“The Summit 6”. ''flashscore.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.flashscore.com/esports/dota-2/the-summit-6/results/ </ref><ref>“Dota 2 The Summit 6”. ''scoreboard.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.scoreboard.com/en/esports/dota-2/the-summit-6/results/ </ref>
|<ref>“The Summit”. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/events/596-the-summit-6 </ref><ref>“The Summit 6”. ''joindota.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/coverages/13822-the-summit-6  </ref><ref>“The Summit 6”. ''flashscore.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.flashscore.com/esports/dota-2/the-summit-6/results/ </ref><ref>“Dota 2 The Summit 6”. ''scoreboard.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.scoreboard.com/en/esports/dota-2/the-summit-6/results/ </ref>
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|8 November 2016
|8 November 2016
|ProDotA Cup Southeast Asia #3
|ProDotA Cup Southeast Asia #3
|1st  
|1st
|$3,500
|$3,500
|<ref>ANDREEA “DIVUSHKA” ESANU. “Team Faceless are the new Champions of ProDota Cup South East Asia”. ''GosuGamers''. November 9, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/news/42160-team-faceless-are-the-new-champions-of-prodota-cup-south-east-asia </ref><ref>“ProDota Cup #3 SEA”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/12478-prodota-cup-3-sea/matches/146033-team-faceless-vs-rex-regum-qeon </ref>
|<ref>ANDREEA “DIVUSHKA” ESANU. “Team Faceless are the new Champions of ProDota Cup South East Asia”. ''GosuGamers''. November 9, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/news/42160-team-faceless-are-the-new-champions-of-prodota-cup-south-east-asia </ref><ref>“ProDota Cup #3 SEA”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/12478-prodota-cup-3-sea/matches/146033-team-faceless-vs-rex-regum-qeon </ref>
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=== Team 4Hate (2015) ===
===Team 4Hate (2015)===
{| class="wikitable"
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!Date
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|7 October 2015
|7 October 2015
|World Cyber Arena 2015 Asia Pro Qualifiers  
|World Cyber Arena 2015 Asia Pro Qualifiers
|5th - 8th  
|5th - 8th
|$3,150.16
|$3,150.16
|<ref>“WCA 2015 Asia Pro Qualifiers (Dota 2)”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/14889-wca-2015-asia-pro-qualifiers-dota-2 </ref><ref>“WCA 2015 ASIA QUALIFIER”. ''GosuGamer''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/12777-wca-2015-asia-qualifier </ref>
|<ref>“WCA 2015 Asia Pro Qualifiers (Dota 2)”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/14889-wca-2015-asia-pro-qualifiers-dota-2 </ref><ref>“WCA 2015 ASIA QUALIFIER”. ''GosuGamer''. Accessed on 31 October 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/12777-wca-2015-asia-qualifier </ref>
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=== Team MVP Phoenix (2014 - 2015) ===
===Team MVP Phoenix (2014 - 2015)===
Wong “Nutz” Jeng Yih coached his former team, MVP Phoenix in 2016. He had led the team to finish 5th - 6th place at The International 2016.<ref>Wong Jeng Yih. “crew pass to The International 2016). ''Twitter''. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/NutZdoto/status/759511786210996225 </ref><ref>Ong, Joyce. “The Definitive List Of Notable esports Champions From Singapore 2018”. ''Geekculture.co''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://geekculture.co/the-definitive-list-of-notable-esports-champions-from-singapore-2018/</ref><ref>Chen ‘Freakofnatur’ Yij. “After Faceless: What’s next for SG’s Dota 2 scene”. ''Red Bull''. July 11, 2017. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.redbull.com/sg-en/esports-After-Faceless-Whats-next-for-SG-Dota-2-scene   </ref>
Wong “Nutz” Jeng Yih coached his former team, MVP Phoenix in 2016. He had led the team to finish 5th - 6th place at The International 2016.<ref>Wong Jeng Yih. “crew pass to The International 2016). ''Twitter''. July 31, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/NutZdoto/status/759511786210996225 </ref><ref>Ong, Joyce. “The Definitive List Of Notable esports Champions From Singapore 2018”. ''Geekculture.co''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://geekculture.co/the-definitive-list-of-notable-esports-champions-from-singapore-2018/</ref><ref>Chen ‘Freakofnatur’ Yij. “After Faceless: What’s next for SG’s Dota 2 scene”. ''Red Bull''. July 11, 2017. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.redbull.com/sg-en/esports-After-Faceless-Whats-next-for-SG-Dota-2-scene   </ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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|6 August 2015
|6 August 2015
|The International 2015: Dota 2 Championships  
|The International 2015: Dota 2 Championships
|7th - 8th  
|7th - 8th
|$829,332.59
|$829,332.59
|<ref>“The International 2015: Dota 2 Championships”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/12894-the-international-2015 </ref><ref>“The International 2015”. ''Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://dota2.prizetrac.kr/international2015 </ref><ref>Mazique, Brian. “Dota 2 International 2015: Grand Finals Results and Updated Prize-Money Pool”. ''bleacherreport.com''. August 9, 2015. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2543221-dota-2-international-2015-grand-finals-results-and-updated-prize-money-pool   </ref><ref>“MVP Phoenix Phoenix vs Vivi Gaming - Dota 2 - The International 2015”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/7067-the-international-2015/matches/85204-mvp-phoenix-vs-vici-gaming </ref>
|<ref>“The International 2015: Dota 2 Championships”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/12894-the-international-2015 </ref><ref>“The International 2015”. ''Dota 2 Prize Pool Tracker''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://dota2.prizetrac.kr/international2015 </ref><ref>Mazique, Brian. “Dota 2 International 2015: Grand Finals Results and Updated Prize-Money Pool”. ''bleacherreport.com''. August 9, 2015. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2543221-dota-2-international-2015-grand-finals-results-and-updated-prize-money-pool   </ref><ref>“MVP Phoenix Phoenix vs Vivi Gaming - Dota 2 - The International 2015”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/tournaments/7067-the-international-2015/matches/85204-mvp-phoenix-vs-vici-gaming </ref>
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|13 April 2015
|13 April 2015
|joinDOTA MLG Pro League Season 1
|joinDOTA MLG Pro League Season 1
|4th  
|4th
|$8,646
|$8,646
|<ref>“jD MLG 1: EG vs. MVP Ph.”. ''joindota.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/matches/154927-evil-geniuses-vs-mvp-phoenix </ref><ref>“Dota 2 tournament MLG Pro League #1”. ''ggscore.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://ggscore.com/en/dota-2/joindota-mlg-pro-league-1 </ref><ref>“MLG and joinDOTA 2015“. ''dotabuff.'' Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/esports/leagues/2337-mlg-and-joindota-2015?player_id=115102590 </ref>
|<ref>“jD MLG 1: EG vs. MVP Ph.”. ''joindota.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.joindota.com/en/matches/154927-evil-geniuses-vs-mvp-phoenix </ref><ref>“Dota 2 tournament MLG Pro League #1”. ''ggscore.com''. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://ggscore.com/en/dota-2/joindota-mlg-pro-league-1 </ref><ref>“MLG and joinDOTA 2015“. ''dotabuff.'' Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/esports/leagues/2337-mlg-and-joindota-2015?player_id=115102590 </ref>
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== References / Citations ==
==References / Citations==
[[Category:People of Interest]]
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Wong Jeng Yih
Wong Jeng Yih NutZ.png
Born31 August 1989
StatusActive
Other namesNutZ
Known forProfessional eSports competitor (Dota, Dota 2)

Born on 31 August 1989, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih is a professional Dota 2 and former Dota player.[1] He is recognised for his role in the game as support. In addition to being an eSports competitor, NutZ was a coach to his former team, MVP Phoenix in 2016 and had organized a rookie local tournament — NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup in 2015.[2][3] NutZ is one of the Dota 2 players representing Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games.[4]

Background

NutZ pictured at The International in 2015. Photo from Reddit.

As of 2019, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih has amassed an estimated total of over US$220,000 throughout his eSports career.[5] NutZ has played an estimated total of over 360 competitive games.[6] Playing the role of support, NutZ’s past signature heroes are ‘Witch Doctor’, ‘Crystal Maiden’ and ‘Warlock’.[7][8][9]

Dota

Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih’s nascence into eSports began when he started playing the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (Moba) custom map in Warcraft III — Dota (Defense of the Ancients).[10] At the time, he frequented cybercafes with a group of friends where he raked up an excessive amount of game time to the point where he had slept in the cafe.[11]


Through gaming sessions at his neighbourhood Lan shop, NutZ had met a fellow Singaporean player Toh “xy-” Wai Hong. The pair bonded after realizing that they were neighbours.[12] In 2010, the duo won first place at the Alienware Arena South East Asia League under the team AEON.GIGABYTE where NutZ (at the time ‘Warnutz’) was team captain.[13][14]

Dota 2

Following Dota 2’s launch, NutZ continued to hone his craft at the game.[15][16][17] In March 2012, he placed 3rd in the Razer Dota 2 Tournament under the team AEONSports.[18][19] NutZ’s dedication to the game was rewarded when he was accepted into the Korean team, MVP Phoenix. In 2015, the team finished in a respectable 7th - 8th place at The International (TI), a major Dota 2 tournament.[20]

Career highlights

SEA Games 2019

Team X after winning the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers. Photo credit to Kevin Lim (ST PHOTO).

Comprising of Joel “chibix33” Chan, Lukman “Luk” Yusoff Bin Nooraznan, Teo “Tudi” Yao Wen, and Wilson “Poloson” Koh and led by Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih, Team X is one of the qualifying eSports teams nominated to represent in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.[21]


Held in the Philippines, the 2019 SEA games is the first multi-sports event to include 5 eSports medal events — Dota 2, StarCraft II, Tekken 7, Arena of Valour and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.[22] In May 2019, at the last leg of the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers, Team X had beaten Team Salty 2-0 in the semi-finals and subsequently Waacow Warriors 2-0 in the finals.[23]

NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup (2015)

Team Wiipo, winners of the NutZ Dota 2 Amateur Cup. Photo from NutZ's official website.

In late 2015, NutZ had pulled together a sum of S$1,200 prize money to organize an amateur Dota 2 tournament for local players called The NutZ DotA 2 Amateur Cup.[24] The league was meant to generate greater exposure for the Dota 2 scene in Singapore and to provide a platform for new and upcoming players to have a ‘taste-feel’ of competitive gaming. To regulate the tournament, veteran and pro local players and teams were banned from entering the competition.[25]


The tournament was held at a LAN cafe (OASIS Netcafe) on Selegie Road on 13 December 2015. The league was a one-day event and consisted of 16 teams split into 4 groups. In addition to the main tournament, a side event — Overthrow (custom game) had been organized as well.[26]

EndGods (2015)

NutZ received an S$10,000 cash prize for his win at the League of Gods Finals in 2015. Photo from Vulcan Post.

In addition to Dota 2, Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih has ventured into the Online Real Time Action Strategy (ORTAS) mobile game, EndGods. NutZ was crowned champion in the solo category at the first EndGods - League of Gods Finals in 2015 where he took away a cash prize of $10,000 (SGD).[27][28]

Competitive achievements & earnings

Team Reality Rift (2019 - Present)

Date Tournament Placing Prize Pool (USD) Refs.
25 October 2019 ESL Clash of Nations Bangkok 2019 5th - 6th $3,000 [29]
29 September 2019 ESL MY&SG Championship Season 2 1st $3,500 [30][31]

Team X (2018 - Present)

Date Tournament Placing Prize Pool (USD) Refs.
15 June 2019 ESL MY&SG Championship Season 1 3rd - 4th $1,500 [32][33]
5 January 2019 Asia Pacific Predator League 2019 - Singapore Qualifier 2nd $1,471.18 [34][35]
9 September 2018 World Electronic Sports Games, South East Asia, Singapore Qualifier 2nd $425 (Estimated) [36]

Team Faceless (2016 - 2017)

NutZ was a part of Team Faceless between 2016 and 2017. Photo from Gosu Gamers.
Date Tournament Placing Prize Pool (USD) Refs.
27 May 2017 The Manila Masters 4th $20,000 [37][38]
May 2017 StarLadder i-League Invitational Season 2 8th $2,500 [39][40]
29 April 2017 The Kiev Major 2017 5th - 8th $125,000 [41][42]
9 April 2017 Infinity Sky League 2nd $5,000 [43]
2 April 2017 Dota 2 Asia Championships 2017 7th - 8th $18,534 [44][45][46]
5 March 2017 Mr. Cat Invitational Season 2 1st $15,000 [47][48][49]
22 January 2017 Dota Pit League Season 5 3rd $25,174 [50][51][52][53]
18 December 2016 ASUS ROG SEA Cup 2nd $3,000 [54][55][56]
8 December 2016 Boston Major 2016 9th - 16th $62,500 [57][58][59][60]
18 November 2016 The Summit 6 7th - 8th $2,500 [61][62][63][64]
8 November 2016 ProDotA Cup Southeast Asia #3 1st $3,500 [65][66]

Team 4Hate (2015)

Date Tournament Placing Prize Pool (USD) Refs.
7 October 2015 World Cyber Arena 2015 Asia Pro Qualifiers 5th - 8th $3,150.16 [67][68]

Team MVP Phoenix (2014 - 2015)

Wong “Nutz” Jeng Yih coached his former team, MVP Phoenix in 2016. He had led the team to finish 5th - 6th place at The International 2016.[69][70][71]

Date Tournament Placing Prize Pool (USD) Refs.
6 August 2015 The International 2015: Dota 2 Championships 7th - 8th $829,332.59 [72][73][74][75]
13 April 2015 joinDOTA MLG Pro League Season 1 4th $8,646 [76][77][78]

References / Citations

  1. ↑ “NutZ”. gosu.ai. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://gosu.ai/platform/dota/pro/nutz/all_matches
  2. ↑ CRISTY "PANDORA" RAMADANI. “Team Faceless takes on SEA with iceiceice, Black^, Xy-”. dotablast. September 3, 2016. Accessed on 1 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://dotablast.com/team-faceless-iceiceice-black-nutz/
  3. ↑ Ting, Lisabel. "Dota 2 veteran player NutZ gives back to the community with amateur league". The Straits Times. December 10, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/games-apps/dota-2-veteran-player-nutz-gives-back-to-the-community-with-amateur-league
  4. ↑ Gill, Xener. “E-sports: Team X beat Waacow Warriors 2-0 in SGEA national qualifiers to earn nomination for SEA Games”. The Straits Times. May 26, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/e-sports-team-x-beat-waacow-warriors-2-0-in-sgea-national-qualifiers-to-earn-nomination-for  
  5. ↑ “NutZ - Jeng Yih Wong - Dota 2 Player Profile”. esportsearnings.com. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/12142-nutz-jeng-yih-wong
  6. ↑ “NutZ”. Datdota.com. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.datdota.com/players/89603649
  7. ↑ PGL. “The Boston Major Interview - NutZ - Faceless” YouTube. December 8, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbIBeQpFgwg
  8. ↑ DOTA 2 Pro Gaming. “Faceless.NutZ - Witch Doctor, Safe Lane (Apr 3, 2017) | Dota 2 patch 7.04 gameplay”. YouTube. April 8, 2017. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjx-oz7ZPPc
  9. ↑ “Faceless.NutZ - Wong Jeng Yih”. dotabuff.com. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.dotabuff.com/esports/players/89603649-faceless-nutz
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