Points Per Match

Placement points divided by matches played — the rate version of an accumulating table.

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Balances how well you play against how often you show up. The formula and explanation below describe Points Per Match.

How it works About 1 min read

Points Per Match divides total placement points by matches played. It measures efficiency -- how well you perform relative to your participation level.

How it works: Calculate placement points as usual, then divide by total matches. A player who earned 30 points in 5 matches (6.0 PPM) ranks higher than one who earned 40 in 10 matches (4.0 PPM).

When to use it: When players have drastically different participation levels and you want to compare them fairly. It removes the participation advantage/disadvantage from the equation.

Watch out for: Players with very few matches may have misleadingly high efficiency. Consider requiring a minimum match count for eligibility.

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