rundepoeng

Rundepoeng is a term used in Norwegian-speaking contexts to describe the points awarded to a participant for a single round or stage of a competition. It is distinct from the total or cumulative score, which sums rundepoeng across rounds.

Calculation and variants: In many sports and games, rundepoeng are assigned based on the result of the round. Common schemes include fixed values for outcomes (for example, a win, draw, or loss) or a score based on performance within the round. Some competitions use tiered points, performance bonuses, or penalties that affect rundepoeng. The exact method is defined in the rules for the event.

Usage and impact: Rundepoeng are recorded on score sheets or dashboards for each round and are aggregated to determine the overall standings. Tie-breakers may reference the distribution of rundepoeng across rounds, head-to-head results, or additional criteria such as the number of rounds won.

Examples: In chess tournaments under standard scoring, a round yields 1 point for a win, 0.5 for a draw, and 0 for a loss. In other formats, such as certain card games or quiz leagues, rundepoeng may reflect performance relative to opponents in that round or points earned per round. In bowling or golf-style formats, per-round results may be converted into a fixed per-round value.

Etymology: The term combines rund(e)/runde (round) and poeng (points) and is used primarily in Norwegian-language materials to describe round-based scoring.