It was in algebra that we first learned the theorem: knockouts = masterpoints. If you want to win masterpoints, play knockouts.
In the bracketed knockouts, you are placed with 15 other teams of similar ability (measured by masterpoint holdings).
If you make it through two rounds, there is a big payoff (translation: gold points).
Remember the name of the event, though – “knockout” means that if you lose you are out of the event. Click here to continue reading.