- The Rising Stars tournament will serve as the online qualifier for the main international event.
- It’s an open-to-all event with an in-game qualification system that runs through a to-be-added feature.
- There will be two main stages and six different sub-stages, taking place across seven divisions.
Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG) has announced the first official international esports tournament, Rising Stars. The event will begin this September to conclude in October 2025. This will serve as a qualification process for the title’s international tournament.
With two main stages and six sub-stages, the whole process will be a compelling thing to watch. Magic Chess: Go Go, the popular chess-like strategy spin-off set in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang‘s universe. The title is from MOONTON’s subsidiary Vizta Games.
Rising Stars is here!
The first MCGG Rising Stars officially begins on 09/12!
Easy one-click entry: No registration required, all players can participate!#MCGG#MagicChessGoGo#MRSS3#MCGGRisingStars#MRSGoToChampion pic.twitter.com/pxkfNahh2l— Magic Chess: Go Go (@MagicChessGoGo) September 5, 2025
MCGG Rising Stars will serve as a qualifier for the international event
The tournament is open to all, and Rising Stars will come as an in-game feature for the strategy title. Scheduled to kick off on the 12th of September, the initial stages will serve as a gateway to online qualifiers. The Rising Talent (MRS) feature will let players show off their skills on the chessboard and compete to be the inaugural international MCGG champion.
There are two stages in the qualification: Open Qualifiers and Division Finals. The first one will have six sub-stages, starting from 12 September to 19 October. You can enter the qualifier from Fridays to Sundays.
There will be seven divisions, aka regions: Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), Europe, Indonesia, Latin America (LATAM), Malaysia, and the Philippines. Each competitor will go through six challenging stages to earn the title of Rising Star.
Now, the Division Finals will feature the top divisional Rising Stars who will face off for a chance to qualify for the first MCGG international tournament. This will be the ultimate stage of the event. However, more details will follow soon.
| Open Qualifiers Round | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Starter Ground: Fresh Star | 12th – 14th September |
| Community Clash: Community Star | 19th – 21st September |
| Urban League: Urban Star | 16th – 28th September |
| Subregional Contest: Subregional Star | 3rd – 5th October |
| Regional Contest: Regional Star | 10th – 12th October |
| Rising Stars Trials: Rising Star | 17th – 19th October |
MRS provides a thrilling tap-to-join opportunity for every player
The testament to provide a seamless and smooth experience for the players and community, the homework worked out well for the organizers. Thus, the officials couldn’t express their joy. “We can’t wait to see our players from around the world showcase their skills and make their mark as international champions,” said Gao “Skyhook” Chong, MCGG Producer at MOONTON Games.
Following the first community event’s success, MCGG Esports is now expanding internationally, giving strategists worldwide the chance to compete for glory. As the latest announcement is surely going to excite the players more, we are expecting it to be another crowning jewel in the MLBB universe.
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