How important is winning the tournament?
To be highly ranked it is important to meet and beat other highly ranked players. The further you get in a tournament, the better your chances are of meeting a highly ranked opponent. STAR calculates rank values based on the performances of your opponents. Every player has a rank value, which correlates directly with where they are ranked. Someone’s rank value is also a reflection of his or her “worth.” So if you defeat someone, his or her rank value is used to calculate the “win value,” which is then factored into your own rank value. Beating one highly ranked player will likely boost your ranking more than beating several lower ranked players.
