Compete Docs
Guides for players, courts, and partners.
Learn how Compete tournaments, skill ratings, leaderboards, and partner operations work.
For players
How rankings, tournament formats, and entry into competition work on Compete.
The platform
How Compete's skill rating works
Compete maintains a proprietary skill rating for every player. Here is exactly how it works, what counts, and what does not.
The platform
Ranked vs casual tournaments — what is the difference?
Compete runs both ranked and casual tournaments. Here is what each means, who should play which, and how to tell them apart.
Badminton in Chennai
How to find and join competitive badminton tournaments in Chennai
Chennai has a strong badminton community. Moving beyond club play into structured competitive matches is easier than it used to be.
Pickleball in Chennai
How to find and join competitive pickleball tournaments in Chennai
Pickleball is growing rapidly across Chennai. Here is how to find structured competitive play and what to expect when you register.
Getting started
What to expect at your first Compete tournament
First tournaments are disorienting in the best way. Here is a practical guide to what actually happens so you can focus on playing.
Tournament formats
Knockout vs Round Robin — which format are you playing?
Compete uses both Knockout and Round Robin formats depending on the event. Here is what each means for how your day unfolds.
For courts & partners
How courts, clubs, and sponsors can work with Compete.
For courts & partners
Run your tournament on Compete's platform
Compete has built a complete tournament management system. Courts and clubs can use it to run their own organised events without building any infrastructure themselves.
For courts & partners
What is a Compete partner court?
Compete runs events at a curated set of partner courts across Chennai. Here is what that means for venues and for players.
For courts & partners
Sponsoring a Compete tournament — how it works
Compete tournaments attract active, competitive players across Chennai. Here is what tournament sponsorship looks like and how to get involved.
For courts & partners
Partnering with Compete — what it means and how it works
Compete works with courts, clubs, and brands as ongoing partners — not one-off transactions. Here is what different types of partnership involve.
What makes these guides different
Every guide on this page is tied to how Compete actually operates: ranked tournaments, verified officiating, public leaderboards, and partner courts.