According to reports, Eze has diverse interests outside of football, with chess being one of his serious hobbies. This week, the renowned chess website Chess.com announced that the 26-year-old player participated in the online PogChamps 6 tournament.

The story took an interesting turn when he advanced to the semifinals with a bye and then won both semifinal matches 2-0, as well as the final, to become the champion—proving his exceptional talent in chess.

Beyond chess, Eze has been in outstanding form for Crystal Palace in recent weeks. His brilliant performances have unexpectedly led the team to the FA Cup final. They have never won a major trophy before and are now just one game away from making history.

By winning the chess competition, which featured six players in the Championship Bracket, Eze earned a $20,000 cash prize and became the sixth PogChampion in history.