The usual problem
When organizing an amateur competition, equal points cause disputes when rules were not published. A clear shared system prevents duplicated files and outdated messages.
A practical solution
The simplest approach is to define the order of tiebreak criteria before competition starts.
- Start with head-to-head. Make this visible to every participant before the first match.
- Use score difference next. Make this visible to every participant before the first match.
- Publish the full rule. Make this visible to every participant before the first match.