'He can do it all' - Premier League star Eze wins chess tournament
Summary
Eberechi Eze, a 26-year-old professional footballer for Crystal Palace and the England national team, has won an online chess competition. Besides his football highlights, this victory gives him additional recognition, as he secured the win in a tournament involving other celebrities and athletes.Key Facts
- Eberechi Eze plays football for Crystal Palace and the England international team.
- Eze recently helped Crystal Palace reach the FA Cup final.
- Eze won an online chess tournament, known as the PogChamps tournament, on Chess.com.
- The tournament involved 12 participants, including other athletes and celebrity content creators.
- Eze won a cash prize of $20,000 (about £15,000) for his victory.
- He started playing chess after being taught by a former team-mate Michael Olise.
- In the current football season, Eze has scored nine goals and provided 11 assists in 38 appearances for his club.
- Crystal Palace will compete against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final on May 17.
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