SQL Challenge 2 - Esports Tournament

Esports Tournament Esports Tournament

Dive into the electrifying world of eSports, where elite competitors from around the globe have converged for an intense showdown. As the excitement unfolds in this epic tournament, our mission is to dissect the provided data and unveil the comprehensive insights that encapsulate the essence of this thrilling gaming spectacle. Let the analysis commence!

Problem Statement

The top eSports competitors from across the globe have gathered to battle it out. Can you analyse the following data to find out all about the tournament?

Tables

Here are the tables you will be using:

Esports Tournament Datasets
Esports Tournament Datasets

Schema SQL

CREATE TABLE teams (
    team_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
    team_name VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL,
    country VARCHAR(50),
    captain_id INT
);
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INSERT INTO teams (team_id, team_name, country, captain_id)
VALUES (1, 'Cloud9', 'USA', 1),
(2, 'Fnatic', 'Sweden', 2),
(3, 'SK Telecom T1', 'South Korea', 3),
(4, 'Team Liquid', 'USA', 4),
(5, 'G2 Esports', 'Spain', 5);
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CREATE TABLE players (
player_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
player_name VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL,
team_id INT,
role VARCHAR(50),
salary INT,
FOREIGN KEY (team_id) REFERENCES teams(team_id)
);
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INSERT INTO players (player_id, player_name, team_id, role, salary)
VALUES (1, 'Shroud', 1, 'Rifler', 100000),
(2, 'JW', 2, 'AWP', 90000),
(3, 'Faker', 3, 'Mid laner', 120000),
(4, 'Stewie2k', 4, 'Rifler', 95000),
(5, 'Perkz', 5, 'Mid laner', 110000),
(6, 'Castle09', 1, 'AWP', 120000),
(7, 'Pike', 2, 'Mid Laner', 70000),
(8, 'Daron', 3, 'Rifler', 125000),
(9, 'Felix', 4, 'Mid Laner', 95000),
(10, 'Stadz', 5, 'Rifler', 98000),
(11, 'KL34', 1, 'Mid Laner', 83000),
(12, 'ForceZ', 2, 'Rifler', 130000),
(13, 'Joker', 3, 'AWP', 128000),
(14, 'Hari', 4, 'AWP', 90000),
(15, 'Wringer', 5, 'Mid laner', 105000);
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CREATE TABLE matches (
match_id INT PRIMARY KEY,
team1_id INT,
team2_id INT,
match_date DATE,
winner_id INT,
score_team1 INT,
score_team2 INT,
FOREIGN KEY (team1_id) REFERENCES teams(team_id),
FOREIGN KEY (team2_id) REFERENCES teams(team_id),
FOREIGN KEY (winner_id) REFERENCES teams(team_id)
);
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INSERT INTO matches (match_id, team1_id, team2_id, match_date, winner_id, score_team1, score_team2)
VALUES (1, 1, 2, '2022-01-01', 1, 16, 14),
(2, 3, 5, '2022-02-01', 3, 14, 9),
(3, 4, 1, '2022-03-01', 1, 17, 13),
(4, 2, 5, '2022-04-01', 5, 13, 12),
(5, 3, 4, '2022-05-01', 3, 16, 10),
(6, 1, 3, '2022-02-01', 3, 13, 17),
(7, 2, 4, '2022-03-01', 2, 12, 9),
(8, 5, 1, '2022-04-01', 1, 11, 15),
(9, 2, 3, '2022-05-01', 3, 9, 10),
(10, 4, 5, '2022-01-01', 4, 13, 10);

Entity Relationship Diagram

Questions

Click here to follow along and answer the questions:

  1. What are the names of the players whose salary is greater than 100,000?

    SELECT p.player_name, p.salary
    FROM players AS p
    WHERE p.salary > 100000;
    

  2. What is the team name of the player with player_id = 3?

    SELECT p.player_id, t.team_name
    FROM teams AS t
    JOIN players AS p ON t.team_id = p.team_id
    WHERE p.player_id = 3;
    

  3. What is the total number of players in each team?

    SELECT t.team_id, t.team_name, COUNT(p.player_name) AS total_players
    FROM teams AS t
    JOIN players AS p ON t.team_id = p.team_id
    GROUP BY t.team_id;
    

  4. What is the team name and captain name of the team with team_id = 2?

    SELECT t.team_id, t.team_name, p.player_name AS captain_name
    FROM teams AS t
    JOIN players AS p ON t.team_id = p.team_id
    WHERE p.team_id = 2
    ORDER BY p.salary DESC
    LIMIT 1;
    

  5. What are the player names and their roles in the team with team_id = 1?

    SELECT player_name, role
    FROM players
    WHERE team_id = 1;
    

  6. What are the team names and the number of matches they have won?

    SELECT t.team_name, COUNT(m.winner_id) AS matches_won
    FROM teams AS t
    JOIN matches AS m ON t.team_id = m.winner_id
    GROUP BY m.winner_id;
    

  7. What is the average salary of players in the teams with country ‘USA’?

    SELECT t.country, ROUND(AVG(p.salary)) AS players_avg_salary
    FROM players AS p
    JOIN teams AS t ON p.team_id = t.team_id
    WHERE t.country = 'USA';
    

  8. Which team won the most matches?

    SELECT t.team_name, COUNT(m.winner_id) AS matches_won
    FROM teams AS t
    JOIN matches AS m ON t.team_id = m.winner_id
    GROUP BY m.winner_id
    ORDER BY matches_won DESC
    LIMIT 1;
    

  9. What are the team names and the number of players in each team whose salary is greater than 100,000?

    SELECT 
      t.team_id, 
      t.team_name, 
      COUNT(p.player_name) AS total_players, 
      SUM(p.salary) AS sum_salary
    FROM players AS p
    JOIN teams AS t ON p.team_id = t.team_id
    WHERE p.salary > 100000
    GROUP BY t.team_id;
    

  10. What is the date and the score of the match with match_id = 3?

    SELECT match_date, score_team1, score_team2
    FROM matches
    WHERE match_id = 3;
    

Conclusion

As the curtain falls on this epic tournament, the SQL queries provided a window into the dynamics of the competition, answering crucial questions such as the names of players with salaries exceeding $100,000, team details for specific players, overall team statistics, and the outcomes of pivotal matches. This voyage of data analysis has not only illuminated the intricacies of the tournament but has also set the stage for informed decisions and a deeper understanding of the eSports landscape. Let the analysis stand as a testament to the power of data in uncovering the narratives within the realm of competitive gaming.

Adopted form Steel Data.

John Michael Karanja
John Michael Karanja
Digital Skills Trainer | Freelance Writer & Tutor | Data Analyst

Curious mind meets data enthusiast.