Why DebateFloor
Everything a tournament needs
From draw generation to lifetime ratings, we handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters — the arguments.
Automated draws
No repeat opponents, no repeat motions, no scheduling conflicts — generated automatically for every group stage. Fair matchups, zero manual work.
Transparent judging
Judges score both teams independently, results are decided by majority vote, and every call is logged publicly. No more disputes — just data.
A rating that lasts
Every result feeds a portfolio rating that carries across tournaments and clubs. Think Codeforces for debate — track your growth over your entire career.
How it works
Three steps to your first tournament
Create a tournament
Club admins set the format, dates, and motions. DebateFloor generates a unique tournament page with registration links and all the details teams need.
Teams register & draws are made
Teams sign up through the platform. When registration closes, our algorithm generates fair draws automatically — no repeat opponents, balanced scheduling.
Compete, score & get rated
Judges score matches in real-time. Results feed into a career-long ELO-style rating — your permanent competitive portfolio across every tournament.
Rating system
Your competitive portfolio, measured
Inspired by competitive programming platforms like Codeforces, your DebateFloor rating reflects your real performance across every tournament. Win against strong opponents — your rating climbs. Lose — it adjusts fairly. No politics, just math.
- ELO-based algorithm tuned for debate formats
- Updates live after every match result
- Career-long history across all clubs and tournaments
- Public leaderboard & personal analytics
Sakib Rahman
BUET Debating Club
Dhaka IV '26
1847
+23
Last 8 tournaments
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42
Matches
71%
Win rate
12
Tournaments