Hanwha Life Esports Claims Victory Over TES in Worlds Opener
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Hanwha Life Esports celebrated a strong start in the 2026 League of Legends World Championship by defeating Top Esports (TES) in their first match. Key player Jecca delivered an impressive performance with 18 kills, leading his team to victory within just 23 minutes.
Match Overview
On October 24, 2023, Hanwha Life Esports faced off against Top Esports (TES) in the Swiss Stage round of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. The match drew significant attention due to the presence of former TES player Kanavi on Hanwha's roster.
Team Lineups
Hanwha Life Esports fielded:
- Zeus
- Kanavi
- Jecca
- Gumayusi
- Delight
TES included:
- 369
- Tian
- Krem
- JackeyLove
- Zhuo
Game Highlights
The match commenced with Hanwha Life securing the first point early on. Kanavi's Nocturne played a crucial role, eliminating JackeyLove's Ezreal with his ultimate. Hanwha continued to dominate, claiming both the first and second dragons without contest.
Despite a brief comeback from TES, Hanwha maintained their lead through decisive team fights, highlighted by Jecca's impactful plays on Rook, culminating in several kills and a Baron capture. Their aggressive strategy paid off, as they systematically dismantled TES, leading to the Nexus destruction in just 23 minutes.
This victory marked Hanwha Life's success in their opening match of the Worlds, with the LCK continuing to showcase its strength against the LPL in this tournament.