Photos: Professional video games: Team Liquid competes in the League Championship Series

Team Liquid's Gwang-jin Chae, far right, concentrates during competition.

Team Liquid’s Gwang-jin Chae, far right, concentrates during competition. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

May 5, 2015 3 AM PT

Team Liquid is one of 10 professional e-sports teams in the North American League Championship Series (LCS). The team is based in Santa Monica, where members eat, sleep, and play “League of Legends” together as a professional team. “League of Legends” is a popular online multiplayer strategy-based game, and teams compete on weekends in tournament events that are broadcast online for fans to watch all around the world.

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Team Liquid’s Alex Chu.

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The crowd cheers as Team Liquid competes with Counter Logic Gaming. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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Team Liquid celebrates its victory over Counter Logic Gaming. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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Team Liquid’s coach, Peter Zhang, center, listens to Alex Chu, right, as he voices his concerns during the match. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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Team Liquid celebrates its victory. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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Team Liquid’s Gwang-jin Chae signs his autograph on a fan’s homemade sword after the win. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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Team Liquid manager Steve Perino carries Gwang-jin Chae backstage after the victory. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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Team Liquid greets fans after its win. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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