Victor Wembanyama's chess game reached the hardwood Monday night. The San Antonio Spurs center played an opening move of chess against Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during player introductions.

It seems that Benny the Bull, mascot of the Chicago Bulls, is aware of Wembanyama's passion for the game. So much so that he challenged the 7'4" Frenchman and his teammates to a match right in the ...

Wemby literally made some chess moves during pre-festivities, against Benny the Bull. Wembanyama and the Bulls mascot played in between warm-ups, as did some of the other Spurs players.