About us

Anthony GERARD
CEO
Anthony Gerard is the CEO of Magic Chess Online. Passionate about computers, programming, and video games for fifteen years, he has participated in the development of video games that have reached over 50 million downloads. With more than eight years of experience in video game production, this sector has no secrets for him. Eager to learn, he is also interested in the crypto-currency and the NFTs world since 2017.
Olivier BONNETAUD
COO
Olivier brings a dual technical and financial expertise. With over 15 years of experience in cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the gaming industry, he began his career in R&D before transitioning into management. Since the establishment of MCO, Olivier has been committed to maintaining efficient processes and ensuring optimal quality. His expertise in management, administration, and human resources contributes valuable organizational skills to our team.
Philippe NGUYEN
Gaming producer & Bizdev
Philippe Nguyen is responsible for overseeing the development of the Magic Chess Online video game. He helped establish the company’s brand identity and cooperate with 150+ licenses. His expertise has enabled him to develop businesses like PixelHeart, Visco, and Elite systems and reach 20+ million retail sales. With more than twenty years of video game production and a wide range of skills in this field, Philippe Nguyen is essential for game development.
Pierre SIDANER
Tech. Lead
Pierre is a software development engineer. He has over 17 years of experience in development and worked at Google for two years. He currently leads programming activities, ensures the implementation of new programs, and monitors system performance. His extensive skills and leadership have enabled him to build and manage the team of developers.
Danilo S. CARLUCCI
Morningstar Ventures
Danilo S. Carlucci is the Founder of Morningstar Ventures, a UAE based investment firm deploying capital across various web3 ecoystems, which also operates the gaming guild MSV GG, the growth consulting firm MSV STUIDO and the art gallery project 37xDubai.
Sami CHLAGOU
Cross The Ages
Sami CHLAGOU is known for his role in the development of Cross The Ages: TCG, an innovative card game using blockchain technology. He was hailed for breaking new territory, implementing technology in a unique way and subsequently gaining the interest of major world gaming studios. He adds broad expertise in fundraising, and also traditional game development, having founded seven international gaming development studios operating around the world.
Sébastien BORGET
The Sandbox
Sebastien Borget is the Co-founder and COO of the decentralized metaverse “The Sandbox”. Pioneer of blockchain gaming and a global icon of the metaverse, he has created a unique virtual world where players can use NFTs and SANDs to monetize their experiences. In 2022, he was named #4 in the Top #100 most influential people in crypto by CoinTelegraph. An important part of the team.
Hideaki UEHARA
Square Enix
Hideaki Uehara is the Director of Business Development at Square Enix. Hideaki has long business experience in the gaming industry and an early entrant in the new technology space. He is leading an investment and business development in multiple domains including R&D business at Square Enix.
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Partnership

In order to implement this project, Magic Chess Online has been working closely with many players in the field of video games.
We would like to thank these committed partners, who have shown their support for the successful development of Magic Chess Online.