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Alex Chu, better known by his gamer tag Xpecial, is a retired professional League of Legends player from the United States. He began his journey into the world of esports at a young age, being introduced to competitive gaming through friends and online communities. Xpecial’s exceptional skills and dedication to the game quickly caught the attention of esports organizations.
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Player Information:
Full Name: Alex Chu
Nickname: Xpecial
Date of Birth: November 15, 1992
Nationality: American
Game: League of Legends (LOL)
Career Highlights:
- With the Team SoloMid he has won numerous League Championship Series (LCS) titles in North America.
- He played a crucial role in the League of Legends World Championship on several occasions as North America’s representative.
- He is well-known for his precise and decisive support plays, frequently landing important crowd control feats that changed the course of team fights.
- At the time of his retirement, he held the North American League Championship Series record for most assists.
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Achievements:
- 2013 North American LCS Spring Split – 1st Place with Team SoloMid.
- 2014 NA LCS Spring Playoffs – 1st Place with Team SoloMid.
- 2015 North American LCS Spring Split Champion with Team Liquid.
- 2016 NA LCS Spring Playoffs – 1st Place with Team Liquid.
- Numerous appearances at the League of Legends World Championships.
- Reached 2000 Assists in the LCS on February 18, 2017
Coaching Career:
Chu started out as a coach for Golden Guardians during the North American League Championship Series Summer Split of 2018. Chu began working full-time as the varsity League of Legends coach at Harrisburg University in June 2019 and left the institution in July 2022.
Trivia:
- Xpecial was renowned for his commitment to fostering growth within the League of Legends community. To aid players of all skill levels in becoming better players, he routinely produced instructional materials, tutorials, and analytical films.
- He was honored for his longevity and consistency in the League of Legends competitive arena, playing at a high level for many years.
- The influence of Xpecial on the support role in professional play was so great that the term “Xpecial” came to represent the highest caliber in the field.
- One of just five players—the others being Dyrus, Reginald, TheOddOne, and YellOwStaR—to have qualified for each of the first three World Championships.
- He was the first player in the LCS to accumulate 1000 assists in a career.
