swiss system.
smart pairing. you play opponents with similar records. more games than knockout, less time than round robin.
how it works
after each round, players are paired against opponents with similar win-loss records. winners play winners, losers play losers. after a set number of rounds, the player with the best record wins.
best for
larger events where round robin is too long but knockout feels too harsh. sweet spot: 16-64 players over 4-6 rounds.
rounds by size
8 players
3 rounds
16 players
4 rounds
32 players
5 rounds
64 players
6 rounds
advantages
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everyone plays every round — no elimination
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smart matchmaking keeps games competitive
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works for large fields
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fewer rounds than round robin
things to consider
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pairing logic is complex (we handle it)
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no dramatic bracket to follow
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can feel abstract to spectators
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