Faker Chovy Signed Chessboard Auction Esports World Cup Market [2026 Update]

As originally reported by Dexerto Esports, League of Legends luminaries Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok and Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon stepped away from Summoner’s Rift to battle on the 64 squares of a chessboard during the Esports World Cup 2026. Following their cerebral exhibition match in Riyadh, the exclusive custom chessboard—bearing authenticated autographs from both mid-lane titans—has been listed for charity auction. This historic crossover mirrors broader multi-title initiatives seen across the tournament, reflecting the growing convergence of traditional chess and competitive gaming detailed in our coverage of . The auction has ignited fierce bidding among global collectors, spotlighting the explosive commercial maturation of esports memorabilia. Faker, representing T1, and Chovy, representing Gen.G, have defined modern Korean League of Legends supremacy for half a decade. Their off-stage clash not only delighted millions of live-stream viewers but established a tangible artifact capturing one of the most celebrated player rivalries in electronic sports history.