Guild Esports PLC - London-based esports business - Says its professional Fortnite player, 'Chico', has won USD200,000 after finishing third in the "prestigious" Fortnite Champion Series final. The event was hosted in Copenhagen on Friday. Says it provided "significant visibility" to Guild, and a small proportion of the prize money went to the company.

Chief Executive Jasmine Skee says: "Chico's outstanding showing at the FNCS final underlines the calibre of talent we can attract to Guild Esports. Finishing third in such a competitive arena is no small feat, and on behalf of the entire Guild family, I would like to congratulate him on an amazing performance."

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By Sophie Rose, Alliance News reporter

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