Chen Zhengzheng, a five-time international champion in Honor of Kings, discusses his transition from local tournaments to the global esports stage.
Key facts
- •Chen Zhengzheng is a 28-year-old professional player of the mobile game Honor of Kings.
- •He has won five international championships during his career.
- •Chen began his competitive gaming career in 2015.
- •His first competition took place in Changsha, China.
- •The Esports World Cup was held in Paris, France.
Chen Zhengzheng, a 28-year-old professional gamer known as Cat, recently competed in a friendly Honor of Kings match at the Esports World Cup in Paris. A five-time international champion, Chen has become one of the most recognized figures in the mobile game developed by Tencent Holdings.
From local beginnings to global stages
Chen began playing Honor of Kings in 2015 and entered his first competition in the Chinese city of Changsha. He recalled that the journey to that early event required an overnight trip on a slow-moving train, a stark contrast to his recent appearance in Paris.
Reflecting on esports expansion
Chen expressed surprise at the scale of the audience now following his career. He noted that he did not anticipate such a large following when he first turned professional, and he finds it remarkable that fans now purchase tickets and travel to different cities to watch him play.
Timeline
- 2015Chen Zhengzheng began playing Honor of Kings and started participating in competitions.
- Earlier this monthChen spoke with the South China Morning Post about his career.
- RecentlyChen competed in a friendly match at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by SCMP Business.
