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How does DUPR prevent tournament bracket sandbagging?
Core Takeaway: Tournament directors use DUPR rating minimum thresholds and dynamic bracket locking to prevent 4.0 players from registering in 3.0 brackets.
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Historically, tournament players intentionally self-rated lower to win medals ('sandbagging'). DUPR's automated tournament integration automatically blocks players whose verified rating exceeds the bracket ceiling (e.g. A 3.65 player cannot enter a 3.5 max bracket), ensuring competitive fairness.
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