ICONIC Esports Moments: 'The xPeke', Fnatic vs. SK Gaming - IEM Katowice 2013 (LoL)

There are moments that define a game, watershed highlights that transcend the competitive scene and come to resonate throughout the game itself. Dota has "The Play" and "The Six-Million Dollar Echo Slam," Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has Happy's Deagle Ace and S1mple's Falling AWP. For League of Legends, one such moment is simply known as "The xPeke."

It is a play elevated to legendary status by the mind-blowing skill it took, the passionate casting of Joe Miller and Leigh "Deman" Smith, and the fiery rivalry between Fnatic and SK Gaming that set the stage for history.

Today, we relive a singularly iconic League of Legends moment. Let's look back on Fnatic versus SK Gaming at IEM Katowice 2013 and "The xPeke."

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C9 vs. TSM 2016 Summer Split Grand Final Game 1 & 4, Riot Games
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Fnatic vs. SK Gaming, IEM 2009: Dubai
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Fnatic vs SK Gaming @ IEM Gamescom [2011]
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Fnatic vs. SK Gaming @ IEM Katowice 2013
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Evil Geniuses vs. Fnatic 2013
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TSM vs. Dignitas, Summer 2014 Playoff Quarterfinals, Game 1
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[amrissa]

"Soaz was caught chasing kills " everything changed except this :""D

[shanlin]

Nothing but the word legendary can describe this. I know Xpeke has been struggling in recent times, but I always had massive respect for him and hope he can do well, simply originated from this moment.

[ramendaisuki]

Jesus, it's been almost 4 years since it happened, truly one of the greatest LoL pro moments EVER, just reviving this moment gave me chills.

[SakataSamig]

Peke been suffering for 2 years with OG... He need to change the whole team and play mid himself.

[javicasi]

These videos on iconic moments are great. Keep em coming.

[AlokAkshatVasu]

I am a Dota Player but still had goosebumps while watching this. omfg. ggwp

[ArcaneAzmadi]

I like this series. A moment is more than a moment. The history of the rivalry, the stakes they were playing for, and the context of the game itself leading up to that point are just as important.

[Warzera]

God... U know this feeling when u hear this crowd behind... Feels good man

[oggeman]

I enjoyed the video even though I only play cs and have never tried lol in my life. Huge fnatic fan though so that might be why

[ablecantaim]

The only backdoor that even comes close to the Xpeke was Nagne on Diana. He killed Smeb's Rumble with a sliver of health, then killed Gorilla's Alistar and the Nexus.

[magiccahatian]

not a LoL player (Im a dota2 player btw). but damn that gave me chills

[caillet]

The legendary play! This was awesome to watch again. Thanks for this.

[mohaimenhassan]

Great content! Make more of these please. I've never played LoL in my life yet I'm watching. Thanks!

[marksalcedo]

I don't play LoL anymore but this Iconic moment gave me the chills. This was so sane! It was amazing!

[yourlocalneighbour]

OG and FNC will rise again to defeat the Evil G2

[danielsoares]

Your channel production is so good, eSports is starting to explode, it's just matter of time to your channel be popular

[brandondzieli]

Very well made guys! Looking forward to see morr breakdowns of most memorable plays! ;)

[emanuelzivkovic]

The greatest LoL moment by far, none comes even close. Thank you Peke

[darkhorseash]

I like how the crowd just gets louder and louder when they realize he actually can take it

[ago]

I'm new in LoL, but this is freaking amazing play.