double elimination.
lose twice and you're out. a safety net for knockout — one bad game doesn't end your tournament.
how it works
two brackets: winners and losers. lose a match and you drop to the losers bracket. lose again and you're eliminated. the winners bracket champion faces the losers bracket champion in the grand final.
best for
competitive events where players want a second chance. works with 8-32 players.
rounds by size
8 players
5-6 rounds
16 players
7-8 rounds
32 players
9-10 rounds
advantages
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second chance after a loss
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more games than single knockout
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true champion — has to lose twice
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rewards consistency
things to consider
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takes roughly twice as long as knockout
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bracket can be confusing
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grand final reset rule debates
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