Kha Y Tran On January 27, 2026, in the group stage of LPL 2026 Split 1, Weibo Gaming (WBG) delivered an impressive performance and claimed a 2–1 victory over Top Esports (TES), improving their overall record this season. This result helped WBG strengthen their position in the upper half of the standings, while TES continued to struggle in the early phase of the split.
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General Draft (Ban/Pick) Analysis
First, both teams entered the draft with clear but different plans.
WBG built their lineup around top lane and ADC as the main damage sources. Moreover, they chose champions with strong engage and mid-game power. Therefore, their draft fit a fast and proactive playstyle.
In contrast, TES focused on 5v5 teamfights and late-game scaling. They picked champions that excel in full fights. However, this approach required time and careful setup.
Detailed Match Progress
Game 1 – WBG Dominate From Start to Finish
From the draft phase, WBG secured strong meta picks and early lane advantages. Then, Zika and Elk led the charge with aggressive trades and early kills. As a result, WBG quickly took control of the first two Dragons.
Meanwhile, WBG pushed towers and applied heavy map pressure. Therefore, TES had very little room to respond.
Later on, WBG won several 2v2 and 3v3 skirmishes around the river. Consequently, they expanded their gold lead even further.
In the late game, WBG secured every major objective and closed the map. Ultimately, they crushed Game 1 with a 35–7 kill score.
Game 2 – TES Strike Back
However, TES changed their approach in Game 2. At first, they played safer in lane and avoided risky trades. Then, they grouped earlier and forced large-scale teamfights.
As a result, TES caught WBG members out of position in the mid game. Moreover, they secured the Rift Herald and key towers.
Therefore, TES gained full control and steadily pushed toward the Nexus. In the end, they tied the series 1–1.
Game 3 – WBG Regain Control and Close the Series
Entering the decisive game, both teams knew one mistake could decide the match. WBG reset their mentality and adjusted their strategy wisely.
Early on, WBG did not rush like in Game 1 but played more cautiously in lane to avoid being picked off. Around mid game, WBG found a crucial pick near the Dragon area — the turning point that gave them a gold and item advantage.
With control over major objectives and powerful ultimates from their frontline champions, WBG won the decisive teamfight around Baron and began the final push. Their coordination was cleaner and more methodical, allowing them to safely and efficiently take down TES’s base and secure the 2–1 series win.
Key Highlights
- WBG snowballed extremely fast from the laning phase, controlling Dragons and towers early and forcing a one-sided Game 1.
- TES showed discipline and strong teamfighting in Game 2 to level the series at 1–1.
- Game 3 was a tactical battle — both teams played slow and focused on objectives, with WBG winning the crucial Baron fight to snowball and end the match.
- WBG handled Dragons, Baron, and Rift Heralds very well, turning small leads into a winning game state.
Final Thoughts
The match between WBG and TES on January 27, 2026 was a thrilling showdown that went down to the wire. WBG capitalized on their strengths to defeat TES 2–1, delighting fans and reaffirming their competitive form in LPL 2026 Split 1.
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