Esports Meets Chess: Team Vitality vs Team AEGIS
This Thursday, June 26, at 1 p.m. ET / 19:00 CEST, tune in for a special chess showmatch between Team Vitality and Team AEGIS, live on Chess.com and streamed on Twitch.tv/drfeelgood. With elite players, dynamic formats, and iconic esports personalities, this is a match you won't want to miss!
Teams
Team Vitality
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave: One of the best chess players in the world and a grandmaster since age 14, MVL is a five-time Biel winner, two-time Sinquefield Cup champion, and the 2021 World Blitz Champion. Currently ranked number seven in the world in rapid, he brings his trademark intensity and deep preparation to the board.
Nicolas Maurer: Co-founder and CEO of Team Vitality, Nicolas helped launch the club in 2013 and has since raised over 35 million euros while building one of the most recognized esports organizations in the world.
Team AEGIS
Jules Moussard: A grandmaster and one of the most accomplished French players of his generation, Jules is a two-time French Champion (2022, 2024) and three-time winner of the Paris International. He joined AEGIS in 2025 as the team expanded into chess.
DFG (Alexis Rodrigues): A popular figure in the French gaming scene, DFG is known for his energy, humor, and creativity. A former LoL competitor turned streamer, he co-founded AEGIS in 2022 and helped integrate chess into the team's vision.
Match Format
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Game 1: Blitz (3+2): MVL vs. Jules Moussard
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Game 2: Rapid (10+2): Players switch every three moves – Vitality vs. AEGIS
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Game 3: Rapid (10+2): Hand and brain – Vitality vs. AEGIS
Broadcast
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Date: Thursday, June 26
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Time: 19hs CEST
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Stream: Twitch.tv/drfeelgood
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Commentary by: Shaunz and Gartin
Shaunz (Kévin Ghanbarzadeh): A leading figure in the French esports scene, Shaunz is a former LoL pro and coach who now streams and analyzes Teamfight Tactics. He co-founded AEGIS in 2022 and is widely recognized for uniting the French-speaking TFT community.
Gartin: A chess content creator followed by over 400,000 people on Instagram. He discovered chess at the age of 6 and returned to it during his university years. Known for his humor and passion, he's now one of France's most entertaining voices in chess media.
Whether you're a chess fan, esports enthusiast, or just curious to see what happens when Grandmasters and gaming CEOs share the board, this is the match for you!
