enkeltspillere

Enkeltspillere are individuals who compete as solo competitors rather than as part of a team. The term is used in Norwegian to describe athletes, players, or participants who take part in events intended for individuals, or modes in games designed for one player. Enkeltspillere are contrasted with lagspillere, who compete as members of a team or partner group.

In sports, enkeltspillere participate in single events such as tennis singles, individual track cycling, and chess tournaments, as opposed to doubles or team events. Many competitions separate events for enkeltspillere from those for lagspillere, and performance is evaluated based on individual results. The distinction is commonly observed in disciplines with both individual and team formats, where athletes may specialize in one category.

In video games and other digital games, enkeltspillere may refer to single-player modes in which a user competes against computer-controlled opponents, or to solo competitors in events that do not involve teams. In e-sports, the term helps distinguish solo competitors from teams, though some events include both individual and team divisions.

The focus for enkeltspillere is on personal preparation, skill, and strategy, with coaching, training, and scheduling aimed at the individual. The concept also reflects broader trends toward recognizing and supporting individual excellence within largely team-based systems.

See also: lagspillere; single-player mode; individual sports.