The Guard

TGRD participated in roughly 13 tournaments during their time in the competitive scene, receiving direct invites to approximately 3 of them. Their impressive results included three first-place finishes, one second-place finish, and two third-place finishes. Notable tournament appearances included the VALORANT Challengers Ascension 2023 Americas, where they showcased their capabilities, and the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 North America Stage 2 Challengers, where they secured a strong second-place finish and a $10,000 prize. Their victory at the Ludwig x Tarik Invitational also marked a significant milestone, earning them a substantial $30,000 prize. Their performance in the VCT 2022 NA Last Chance Qualifier further solidified their reputation as a top contender.

The Guard's roster experienced some changes throughout their history, with a total of approximately 9 players contributing to the team's success. While the initial roster featured players like psalm, dicey, valyn, Sayaplayer, and neT, subsequent iterations saw the inclusion of players such as trent, JonahP, tex, and JoshRT. At the time of their disbandment, the team did not have an official active roster. The consistent performance of these players was essential to the team's overall success.

In terms of ranking, The Guard achieved a highest global ranking of 7th place in 2022, showcasing their international competitiveness. Their regional ranking in North America fluctuated, with a peak of 1st place in 2022 and a low of 42nd place in 2023 reflecting the inherent volatility of competitive Valorant. While they were consistently in the top 10 of the North American regional rankings for much of their existence, the team was not present in any rankings by the end of their competitive run.

* only data from the Escorenews database was used for the description