Question 1

What is WinnerBreak?

Accepted Answer

WinnerBreak is a professional billiard league management platform for Pool, Pyramid, and Snooker. It is used by clubs, tournament organizers, and competitive players, primarily in Ukraine and the broader region. The platform handles registration, brackets, live match scoring, league standings, and an official points-based rating system.

Question 2

Which games does WinnerBreak support?

Accepted Answer

WinnerBreak supports Pool variants (8-ball, 9-ball, Straight Pool 14.1), Russian Pyramid variants, and Snooker. Each game has its own rules, rating tracks, and tournament formats.

Question 3

Who runs WinnerBreak?

Accepted Answer

WinnerBreak was founded in 2025 and is based in Lviv, Ukraine. It is built by a small team focused on competitive cue sports.

Question 4

Is WinnerBreak free to use?

Accepted Answer

Browsing tournaments, leagues, players, and ratings is free for everyone. Player accounts are free to register. Tournament organizers and clubs may use paid subscription plans for advanced organizing tools.

Question 5

How do leagues work?

Accepted Answer

A league runs in seasons. During a season, players or teams play matchups according to the league schedule. Results feed standings, and at the end of a season the top players may be promoted to a higher division while bottom players may be relegated. Leagues can run multiple parallel divisions.

Question 6

How do tournaments work?

Accepted Answer

Tournaments support single elimination, double elimination, round robin, and group-plus-playoffs formats. Players register, the organizer seeds and generates the bracket, matches are played and scored, and the bracket advances winners automatically. Final results award rating points.

Question 7

Can I organize my own tournament?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Organizer accounts can create tournaments, configure format and scoring, manage registrations, generate brackets, run live operations through the referee console, and publish results. A subscription may be required for advanced features.

Question 8

What is a sparring match?

Accepted Answer

A sparring match is a casual one-on-one match played outside a tournament or league. Sparrings can be recorded on the platform for statistics and, in some leagues, contribute to the rating.

Question 9

What is a Killer Pool Pro match?

Accepted Answer

Killer Pool Pro is a competitive multi-player format derived from the classic Killer Pool elimination game. Players take turns at the table, eliminate each other under defined rules, and the last player standing wins. WinnerBreak supports moderator dashboards, player kiosks, and live widgets for this format.

Question 10

How does the rating system work?

Accepted Answer

WinnerBreak uses a points-based rating. Players earn rating points from tournament results, with the number of points depending on finishing position and tournament strength. Players are ranked by total rating points within a rating list. Top players are eligible for promotion between divisions, and bottom players may be relegated each cycle.

Question 11

What are official ratings?

Accepted Answer

Official ratings are league- or federation-published rankings that aggregate tournament results over a defined window (for example, a one-year rolling rating). They are visible under /official-ratings and are the canonical reference for player standing.

Question 12

How are tournament points awarded?

Accepted Answer

Each finishing position in a tournament maps to a number of rating points. Higher-stakes tournaments and tournaments with stronger fields award more points. The exact table is defined per official rating and is visible on the rating page.

Question 13

What are divisions?

Accepted Answer

Divisions are tiers within a rating. Players are grouped into divisions by current rating points. At the end of each cycle, top players from a lower division may be promoted to a higher one, and bottom players from a higher division may be relegated.

Question 14

Why did not my points update after a match?

Accepted Answer

Only completed tournament and official-rating matches affect the official rating. Sparring matches and informal play do not always contribute to the official rating; check the specific league rules. If a tournament is still in progress or pending results approval, points are awarded after the organizer publishes final standings.

Question 15

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

You can register with an email and password, or sign in with Google or Apple. After signing in, you can complete your profile, choose a city and home club, and start registering for tournaments.

Question 16

How do I register for a tournament?

Accepted Answer

Browse /tournaments, open a tournament that is in registration, and click Register. The organizer reviews registrations and confirms participants. You will see your registration status on the tournament page and in your dashboard.

Question 17

Where can I find tournaments near me?

Accepted Answer

Open /tournaments and filter by city or game. The calendar view at /tournaments/calendar shows a month overview, which is helpful for planning.

Question 18

Does WinnerBreak have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WinnerBreak has a mobile app for iOS and Android built on the same platform. The app provides the full feature set and push notifications. Install it from the App Store or Google Play.