Kha Y Tran Top Esports (TES) and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) faced off in one of the most anticipated matches of the LPL 2026 Split 1 on January 30, 2026. It was a tense Bo3 series. More importantly, the match directly affected the standings. In addition, it highlighted how fierce the competition is in Group Ascend, the so-called “group of death.”
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General Draft & Pick Analysis
First, BLG focused on champions that are strong in the early to mid game. As a result, they aimed to snowball through lane pressure and skirmishes. Their draft gave them strong laning power. Moreover, they were very effective in small-scale fights.
However, their composition depended heavily on keeping the tempo. Therefore, when the game slowed down, BLG struggled.
On the other hand, TES drafted for control and late-game strength. For example, they picked a solid frontline. They also chose a scaling ADC and mage. Because of this, TES became very strong in 5v5 teamfights. Consequently, the longer the game went, the better TES looked.
Match Breakdown
Game 1: BLG Start Strong
BLG showed excellent preparation from the draft phase with a composition built for aggressive fights and objective control. After several early skirmishes, they steadily built a lead in kills, gold, and map control. Around the 30-minute mark, BLG won consecutive teamfights, destroyed TES’s base, and secured Game 1.
BLG’s proactive playstyle and sharp pick-offs kept TES on the back foot throughout the game.
Game 2: TES Strike Back With a Snowball
After losing the opener, TES adjusted their strategy. They traded objectives wisely, focused on teamfights, and increased the pace of the game.
From the early minutes, TES showed determination with clean executions, especially through strong mid-jungle coordination. TES took control of major objectives and forced BLG into a defensive position, eventually winning Game 2 convincingly to tie the series 1–1.
Game 3: TES Seal the Comeback
The deciding game was extremely tense, with both teams contesting every Dragon and Baron. However, TES made better calls in the crucial moments, gaining key advantages in kills and objectives.
In the late game, TES controlled major objectives and read BLG’s movements perfectly, creating favorable teamfights. With stronger macro play and team coordination, TES closed out Game 3 and the series with a 2–1 victory, securing all three points.
Key Highlights
- BLG dominated Game 1 with early aggression and objective control, forcing TES into their tempo.
- TES shifted to a slower, controlled style in Games 2 and 3, focusing on macro and teamfighting.
- The series came down to Dragon and Baron fights, where TES consistently made better decisions.
- TES’s superior late-game coordination and macro play decided the match.
Conclusion
Overall, the TES vs BLG match was one of the best games of the LPL 2026 group stage. With a 2–1 comeback win, TES showed strong mentality. More importantly, they proved they can compete for the top spots this season.
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