League of Legends stars Faker and Chovy traded Summoner's Rift for a handmade chessboard during a content shoot at the Esports World Cup 2026, and the exact board they used and signed is now up for auction.
Quick Facts
- Item: One-of-one handmade chessboard played on and signed by Faker and Chovy
- Origin: Esports World Cup 2026 content shoot on July 14, 2026
- Auction End Date: August 31, 2026
- Where to Buy: Esports World Cup official shop website
- Charity Beneficiaries: T1, Gen.G, and the Esports Foundation
Details of the One-of-One Collectible
During a content shoot on July 14, 2026, T1 mid-laner Faker and Gen.G mid-laner Chovy sat down for a match of chess instead of their usual competitive matchups in League of Legends. Following the match, both players signed the handmade board.
The item is the first one-of-one collectible released by the Esports World Cup, featuring no duplicate or additional editions. The package includes a set of premium chess pieces and a certificate confirming it is the exact board used by the two esports icons.
Auction Availability and Proceeds
The auction is hosted on the official Esports World Cup website and closes on August 31, 2026. Once bidding concludes, the collected proceeds will be divided among T1, Gen.G, and the Esports Foundation. The funds are designated to support player wellbeing initiatives within the wider esports community.
The auction launched alongside the chess tournament at the Esports World Cup 2026, following a third-place tournament match where Gen.G defeated T1.