Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG) GO1 World Championship to take place in January with the M7

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  • This will be a historic event for the game to share the stage with one of the most popular esports titles, MLBB.
  • The game will also make its debut at the 33rd SEA Games as a demonstration event.
  • The KOF collaboration will start on the 19th of November.

Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG) is holding its first-ever esports tournament, the GO1 World Championship. This will be the first time players compete in person on a global scale, taking place in January 2026 alongside the M7 Carnival. The event will crown the first international Magic Chess: Go Go champion and will be held alongside the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) championship.

Mobile Chess Grand Galaxy (MCGG) is set to make its debut in January and will also be a historic addition to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) as the first mobile Auto Chess title featured in the event. Adding to the excitement, the game’s current fourth season includes its first-ever collaboration with THE KING OF FIGHTERS (KOF).

MOONTON Games Producer Gao “Skyhook” Chong explained that this tournament represents their goal of making esports open and inclusive. It has become a place where players can thrive, communities are formed, and esports continues to grow globally.

MCGG GO1 World Championship and M7 will share the same stage in Indonesia

The game recently launched its first official international esports tournament, Rising Stars, in September. As the event approaches, it’s expected to be a major achievement for the game and will give players a chance to compete globally. The first in-person world championship will begin on January 25th at the M7 Carnival, which starts on January 3rd, 2026.

I’m so excited for the MCGG GO1 World Championship! They’re bringing together 24 amazing players from all over the globe – Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, and the Philippines. And the best part? There’s a huge $25,000 prize pool up for grabs!

MCGG to make historic SEA Games debut, also bringing a major event collaboration

The game will be showcased as a demonstration sport at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, making it the first mobile Auto Chess game to appear in the competition. This event will connect players from different countries and communities worldwide, featuring athletes from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. A total of eight teams will be competing.

Esports fans and organizers are thrilled with the upcoming events, and a brand new partnership is adding to the excitement. Season 4 of MCGG launches on November 19th, and it’s kicking off with a collaboration featuring THE KING OF FIGHTERS (KOF). Players can look forward to character-inspired outfits, strong team combinations, and fresh chessboard designs. This collaboration will bring the feel of classic arcade fighting games to the game’s strategy format.

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2025-11-17 13:11