Upcoming Double Chance Solo (2 up BO3) Format Rules & Announcement

The Double Chance Solo Format is designed to provide fairness, engagement, and competitiveness in the first stage of our Solo Tournaments. We shortly call it 2 up BO3.

Unlike a pure knockout, this format allows players who lose early to still demonstrate their skill, while ensuring decisive outcomes within a maximum of three rounds. Every match will be Best-of-3, giving players more opportunity to showcase their abilities.

Tournament Rules

1. Match type
   • All matches are 1 vs 1, Best-of-3 series.
   • Draws are not possible; each Best-of-3 series must produce a winner.
2. Pairing
   • Round 1: Random pairings.
   • Round 2: Winners face winners; losers face losers.
   • Round 3: Only players who have not yet reached 2 wins or 2 losses participate. Winners face winners, losers face losers.
3. Qualification & Elimination
   • Immediate qualification: Any player who reaches 2 wins at any point is qualified for the next stage.
   • Immediate elimination: Any player who reaches 2 losses is eliminated from the tournament.
4. Round 3 eligibility
   • Players who already have 2 wins or 2 losses before Round 3 do not participate.
   • Remaining players play Round 3; results will guarantee that all players have either 2 wins (qualified) or 2 losses (eliminated).

Decision Table — All Possible Individual Outcomes

Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Wins	Losses	Status
W	W	—	2	0	Qualified
W	L	W	2	1	Qualified
W	L	L	1	2	Eliminated
L	W	W	2	1	Qualified
L	W	L	1	2	Eliminated
L	L	—	0	2	Eliminated

Clarification: Any player entering Round 3 has a 1–1 record; the Round 3 result produces 2 wins or 2 losses. No player remains undecided after Round 3.

Examples

• Player X: Win R1 → Win R2 → 2 wins → Qualified (does not play R3).
• Player Y: Lose R1 → Win R2 → Win R3 → 2 wins → Qualified.
• Player Z: Win R1 → Lose R2 → Lose R3 → 2 losses → Eliminated.

Pros

• Fair second opportunity: Players who lose their first match still have a chance to qualify.
• Increased engagement: Players get more matches in the first stage, enhancing participation and experience.
• Competitive mindset boost: Losing once challenges players to adapt, improve, and fight back — promoting resilience and strategic thinking.
• Easy qualification for early winners: Players who win 2 matches early can skip extra matches and still qualify.
• Highlight opportunity for all players: Even those who eventually lose can showcase their skills, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Decisive yet efficient: Every player’s fate is determined within three rounds.
• Best-of-3 ensures fairness: Reduces impact of a single mistake, rewarding consistency and preparation.

Cons

• Those who lose two series quickly may play one match less compared to typical group stage format.

The 2 up BO3 solo format combines fairness, engagement, and competitiveness for the first stage of Solo Tournaments. After this stage, the tournament returns to the traditional Knockout format. Each participant’s fate is determined within three rounds, and the Best-of-3 matches ensure performance, strategy, and resilience are properly rewarded.