Souvenir AWP | Queen's Gambit (Factory New)

The AWP | Queen's Gambit commands premium prices due to several factors: It belongs to The Dead Hand Collection. The Queen's Gambit finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.

Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $771.40 and the Minimal Wear at about $282.20, so the Factory New costs 173% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the Souvenir AWP | Queen's Gambit (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The Dead Hand Collection, this skin is available on third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Investment potential depends on several factors. The AWP | Queen's Gambit is from The Dead Hand Collection — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the AWP | Queen's Gambit has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.

Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir AWP | Queen's Gambit cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.

Yes, all weapon skins including the AWP | Queen's Gambit are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The Souvenir AWP | Queen's Gambit (Factory New) is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 4.7%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 38.2%. Rising prices can indicate growing demand, reduced supply from case openings, or broader market-wide appreciation. Check the price chart above for detailed historical trends and to identify potential buying opportunities.

The AWP | Queen's Gambit is part of The Dead Hand Collection. Souvenir versions drop exclusively during CS2 Major tournament matches. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been custom painted using royal blue and gold. A queen has been hand painted in front of the butt stock. Every shot is a royal decree of power and precision." The Queen's Gambit finish on the AWP is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the Souvenir AWP | Queen's Gambit (Factory New) at $375.00. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The AWP deals 115 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 460 to the head, 115 to the chest or arms, 143 to the stomach and 86 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.99 every 500 units.

Yes. The AWP kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 208 m (8,200 units).