The ESGX Rankboard System functions as a competitive structure that awards points to teams according to their tournament placements and match victories across events listed on the ESGX calendar. This Rankboard plays a critical role in future competitions, as teams that demonstrate consistent performance throughout the ESGX circuit secure highly sought-after invitation slots based on their standings on the Rankboard.

The Rankboard is established by aggregating points earned from team results in selected tournaments within the ESGX circuit.

ESGX Ranking system

Welcome to the ESGX ranking system, our system celebrates the strongest of the strongest in S Rank, followed by the elite contenders in A Rank, solid performers in B Rank, and everyone starting out or building their way up in C Rank.

The season consists of four major tournaments across multiple game titles. Points are awarded separately for teams (based on team placement) and individuals (based on personal performance and placement). Only the top 6 positions in each tournament earn points—everyone else gets zero for that event. This ensures that only consistent excellence is rewarded.

Points are distributed as follows for both team and individual standings:

Position

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Points Earned

100

75

50

35

25

15

  • A perfect season (winning all four tournaments) yields a maximum of 400 points.

  • The steep drop-off after 3rd place emphasizes the importance of dominating and winning, while still rewarding consistency in the top 6.

All teams and players begin the season in C Rank with 0 points. Ranks are determined by total accumulated points across the season:

Rank

Minimum Points Required

Description & Example Path

C-Rank

0

Starting rank for everyone. Suitable for new competitors or those yet to reach top 6.

B-Rank

100

Achievable for consistent performers. Example: Four 4th-place finishes = 140 points.

A-Rank

250

Reserved for strong contenders with multiple high finishes. Example: Two 1st places + two 4th places = 270 points.

S-Rank

350

The pinnacle—requires near-perfect dominance. Example: Three 1st places + one 2nd place = 375 points. Four wins = 400 points.

Points are only earned—never directly subtracted for poor performance—but the system includes decay and activity requirements to keep ranks meaningful and prevent inactive players/teams from holding high positions.

Inactivity Decay (applies across all ranks):

  • Missing tournaments → Lose 20 points.

Higher Rank Penalties (stricter for A and S to maintain exclusivity):

  • A Rank: Drop to B Rank if points fall below 250.
  • S Rank:. Drop to A Rank if points fall below 350.

Severe Penalties:

  • Cheating, disqualification, or rule violations → -100 points + possible season ban (immediate rank drop).

These rules ensure that top ranks are occupied only by active, competing players and teams.This text should be replaced with information about you and your business

S Rank represents the absolute elite—the "strongest of the strongest." To make it truly special:

 

  • Strict Cap: Limited to the top 5 teams and top 10 players by points, even if more qualify with 350+ points. Overflow remains in A Rank to challenge the lowest gaming title S rank holder in the ESGX challenger tournament and win BO3/BO5 to take the spot
  • Ongoing Proof Required: S Rank holders must continue placing in the top 6 regularly or face aggressive decay and demotion.
  • Exclusive Perks:
  1.            Glowing gold badge, custom avatar frames, and top spotlight on the leaderboard.
  2.            Automatic invites to special invitational events and first-round byes in qualifiers.
  3.            Bonus prize pool shares, exclusive merchandise, and sponsor features.
  4.            Permanent "S Legend" title in the Hall of Fame for multi-season holders.