Pöördringturniir

Pöördringturniir is an Estonian term that translates to "round-robin tournament." It is a competition format where each participant plays against every other participant exactly once. This contrasts with a knockout tournament, where participants are eliminated after a single loss.

The round-robin format is often used in sports leagues and chess tournaments. Its primary advantage is that it ensures every competitor gets a fair chance to prove themselves against all others. The winner is typically determined by the number of wins, draws, or points accumulated. Tie-breaking rules are often necessary to determine rankings when participants have identical scores.

In team sports, a round-robin tournament might involve a league where each team plays every other team home and away. In individual sports like tennis or badminton, a smaller round-robin could be used within a larger event to select a smaller group of finalists. The duration of a round-robin tournament can vary significantly depending on the number of participants. With a large number of competitors, the tournament can become quite lengthy. Despite the time commitment, the thoroughness of the round-robin format makes it a popular choice for determining a definitive champion or ranking participants objectively.