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Round-robin vs. Knockout Structures
KEY CONCEPTS :
What is Knockout?
Players are eliminated after one loss (single-elimination) or two (double-elimination).
Winner advances, loser exits (or drops to a losers' bracket in double-elim).
DETAILS :
Advantages
Faster progression to a winner.
High drama and intensity in every match.
Disadvantages
One poor performance ends the tournament for a player.
Less game time for those eliminated early.
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