GeT_RiGhT
The legendary Swedish lurker who defined an era with Ninjas in Pyjamas.
Christopher Carl Albin Alesund (born 29 May 1990), better known by his in-game name GeT_RiGhT, is a retired Swedish professional Counter-Strike player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the series.
Quick Facts
- Real name
- Georgi Stoykov
- Nationality
- Bulgarian
- Primary role
- AWPer; Rifler
- Affiliation
- Team SoloMid (TSM)
- Game
- Counter-Strike (CS:Source; CS:GO)
- Status
- Former player; Retired from active competition
Lore & Background
GeT_RiGhT began playing competitively in 2007 and is best known for his long tenure with Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP), with whom he was part of the lineup that achieved an unprecedented 87–0 LAN map winning streak in 2012–13 and won the ESL One Cologne 2014 Major. HLTV ranked him the best player in the world in both 2013 and 2014. He is credited with popularizing the lurker role in competitive play and was inducted into the HLTV Hall of Fame in 2025.
Reader's Guide
GeT_RiGhT defined the lurker role as 'someone who's taking care of the flanks when you're a Terrorist' and 'someone who tries to see openings in the enemy's defense without taking big risks.' His tactical approach emphasized passive positioning in obscure locations, gathering information for his team, and catching rotating defenders unaware.
Did You Know?
- GeT_RiGhT was born in Spånga, Stockholm, and was introduced to Counter-Strike 1.6 by his older brother Robin.
- He was part of NiP's legendary 87–0 LAN map winning streak from August 2012 to April 2013.
- He was inducted into the HLTV Hall of Fame in 2025 alongside f0rest, HeatoN, and Potti.
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