Games And Modes

Showdown supports competitive formats for chess and Counter-Strike 2.

Chess

Chess events rely on connected chess identities and tournament rules such as time control, rounds, and scoring. A player may need to connect the correct chess account before registering.

Common chess surfaces include:

  • Tournament details
  • Player list
  • Pairings or scoreboard
  • Results
  • Tournament chat where enabled
  • Prize information

Counter-Strike 2

CS2 events can include solo and team-based formats. The tournament lobby is especially important because it shows active match information.

Common CS2 surfaces include:

  • Match lobby
  • Server IP or join information
  • Map information
  • Score state
  • Check-in actions
  • Join match actions
  • Team or player list
  • Scoreboard
  • Bracket
  • Tournament chat

CS2 Modes

ModeDescription
SoloIndividual player competition.
WingmanSmall-team format, commonly 2v2.
ClanLarger team format, commonly 5v5.

Tournament Formats

Showdown can support formats such as:

  • Single elimination
  • Double elimination
  • Swiss-style play
  • Round-based chess formats

The available format depends on game, event size, and organizer configuration.

Games And Modes - Showdown Docs