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# Leaderboards

> Understand how the ranking system works and climb from Bronze to Diamond

Leaderboards transform your activity into competitive rankings. Here's how you can progress from Bronze to Diamond status.

## How it works

### Matches and ranks

* **Matches** are competitive groups of 30 players
* Your goal is to outscore others within your **Rank** tier
* Ranks range from Bronze (entry level) to Diamond (top tier)
* You advance through ranks by earning [points](/dashboard/leaderboards/points)

### Rank progression

Your position at the end of each competition determines whether you move up, stay, or drop down. Here's how many players advance from each rank:

| **Rank**     | **Promotion Zone** | **Demotion Zone** |
| ------------ | ------------------ | ----------------- |
| **Bronze**   | Top 20             | None              |
| **Silver**   | Top 15             | 25th - 30th       |
| **Gold**     | Top 10             | 25th - 30th       |
| **Sapphire** | Top 7              | 25th - 30th       |
| **Ruby**     | Top 7              | 25th - 30th       |
| **Emerald**  | Top 7              | 25th - 30th       |
| **Amethyst** | Top 7              | 25th - 30th       |
| **Pearl**    | Top 7              | 25th - 30th       |
| **Obsidian** | Top 5              | 25th - 30th       |
| **Diamond**  | Top 5              | 25th - 30th       |

<Note>
  Bronze is the entry rank—you can't be demoted below it. However, finishing in
  the bottom positions at any other rank will drop you down one tier.
</Note>

### Competition schedule

* New competitions begin every **Sunday at midnight GMT**
* You join a match automatically when you earn points
* If you're among the first to join, you'll be placed in an open match that fills as others participate

<Tip>
  Consistency beats intensity. Regular participation throughout the week often
  outperforms last-minute point grinding.
</Tip>

## Next steps

Jump in, earn points, and start climbing. Whether you're aiming for Diamond or working your way out of Bronze, every point counts toward your next rank.